The food at our wedding from Avalon Catering was SO good! I've been to a lot of weddings and know the general consensus/expectation that wedding food is just okay, but that is not the case with Avalon. I got so many compliments about the food from our guests! On top of that, the service was excellent and Avalon was incredibly prompt and dependable for set up and clean up. I would absolutely recommend Avalon for any of your catering needs.
Chris Jones
Avalon Catering made our wedding unforgettable.
From our very first planning meeting, Amanda Ahmed, our Wedding Coordinator, made everything feel easy and exciting. She listened closely, refined our ideas, and set a clear plan so the day would unfold exactly as we envisioned.
On the wedding day, the Avalon team arrived at our home and went straight to work with quiet confidence and flawless coordination. Jason and I had worked our tails off for years to make the property “wedding ready,” but Avalon elevated it into something truly magical. In just a few hours, they transformed our gardens into a serene ceremony space, our pool and patios into a lively cocktail-hour setting, and the huge wedding tent at the back of our property into an elegant reception venue. They took the vision we had carried in our hearts for so long and brought it vividly to life. It all flowed together so seamlessly, it felt as though the property had always been destined for this celebration.
The food was nothing short of spectacular. Cocktail hour set the tone with butler-passed bites: Chesapeake jumbo lump crab cakes with remoulade sauce, cornbread croutons topped with pimento cheese and celery salsa (my personal favorite), and empanadas filled with chile beef and sweet potato. Each bite was perfectly prepared, beautifully presented, and a huge hit with our guests.
The buffet dinner was equally outstanding, with an array of choices that delighted every palate. Among the many offerings were Texas-style BBQ beef brisket with a trio of sauces served alongside southern buttermilk and aged cheddar biscuits; fennel-rosemary rubbed chicken breast with salsa verde; fig tarts with feta and pumpkin seeds; and roasted turmeric carrots. Every dish was as flavorful as it was beautiful, with portions that felt generous yet refined.
Dessert was the sweetest ending imaginable — a classic 2-tier Italian Cream Wedding Cake with Italian meringue buttercream and raspberry filling, paired with jumbo chocolate-covered strawberries. It was every bit as gorgeous as it was delicious, and the perfect finale to a flawless meal.
Chefs Will and Michelle deserve special recognition for their outstanding leadership in the kitchens, ensuring every course was executed with precision and artistry. Their creativity and care were evident in every detail, and our guests are still talking about the food.
The service was just as impressive. Leanne, our Event Captain, led the team with calm professionalism and warmth, making sure every detail was handled seamlessly. Under her guidance, the staff anticipated needs before anyone had to ask, striking the perfect balance between attentiveness and discretion. From the bartenders to the servers to the kitchen crew, every single member of Avalon’s team brought professionalism and heart to the night. I especially want to thank our bartenders Hein and Jackson, and our servers Catherine, Kathy, Spring, and Kristen, whose kindness and care made our guests feel so welcome. Because of all of them, we were able to truly relax and savor our celebration.
Avalon didn’t just cater our wedding — they brought our vision to life and created an atmosphere of beauty, hospitality, and joy that exceeded even our biggest dreams.
Kathryn Chiang
If you want to WOW your guests with the food at your wedding/event, Avalon is the best choice! They catered our wedding a few weeks ago and my sister’s 10years ago. They are consistently incredible and our guests cannot stop raving about the food. It’s fresh, flavorful, and all around delicious. They are easy to work with and also have linens and other wedding necessities. We can’t recommend Avalon more as a wedding caterer!! Thank you Cathy, Anne, and the rest of the Avalon team.
Stephanie Notowich
Ann and her amazing team - Charles, and others - catered my father's 90th birthday celebration (about 100 people!) at the Carlos Museum at Emory University as well as a brunch the following day. We joked with my dad that it was his 90th bar mitzvah! Fast forward a year and a half later and I rang Ann to help cater my father's memorial service. He passed unexpectedly during Thanksgiving weekend and Ann did not hesitate to pull together an appropriate catering menu and staff (thank you again Charles!) in four days time. Avalon Catering is one one of the most professional, reliable and compassionate catering companies that I've ever used. It's heartfelt catering! - Stephanie
Kathryn Distante
Ann and her EXCEPTIONAL team Will, Leigh Ann, Kevin, and Dominque, provided a beautiful and very tasty brunch in our home last week the day after our daughter's wedding. This was our first time hosting a large group of family and friends in our home with the help of REAL professionals!! It was PERFECT. The above mentioned staff were friendly, unobtrusive, efficient and accommodating, and reassuring to my husband and me. They took care of everything, allowing us to visit with our family and guests. It was a wonderful, positive experience!Susan and Patrick Distante (MOB and FOB)
Margaret Baranowski
Just a quick note of thanks to Ann Beaman and her team at Avalon Catering for providing outstanding service at our daughter's wedding reception.It was especially helpful to work with a seasoned professional who knew how things worked at our venue - the Chattahoochee Nature Center. I appreciated how we rolled right into the cocktail hour on the Great Lawn and how smoothly the room flip was managed. Thanks for ensuring our guests were treated to a delicious meal, graciously served.I was very pleased with how everything looked.
Melissa White
Avalon catered my wedding and did a wonderful job. The owner Cathy and her team made everything easy. Their focus on local and seasonal ingredients is impressive not to mention the food is delicious. All my guests were very impressed.
John Wilson
Avalon catering catered our wedding! The menu was wonderful, they also went above and beyond for people who had dietary restrictions. Everything was delicious! I highly recommend Avalon catering for your event!!
Heather Severin
We used Avalon catering for our wedding and WOW! It was seriously the best wedding food I have ever had! Everything was free, hot and seriously so good! I also have Celiac Disease, so I wanted to ensure the whole menu was gluten free and they gave me exactly that! Our guests were very happy with their food and everyone was impressed. I also have to say that our rep, Iliana helped us through the whole process and she was amazing. I was very happy with her- she was kind, patient and she helped to ensure our wedding was perfect! I would recommend them to anyone! Thank you for making my wedding amazing and for giving us seriously the best wedding food I have ever had!!!
Pegah Moghaddam
Wow! Ann and her team did an incredible job at my wedding last week! They were considerate, flexible, and really willing to go the extra mile to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. Thank you for helping us make our wedding dreams come true. Of note, several people told me that the food was wonderful. Actually, I think they said it was gourmet. Thank you!! No regrets going with Avalon who beautiful integrated foods from both of our cultures. I highly recommend them. You won't be disappointed.
It was amazing to work with Avalon! Everything was as delicious at the wedding as it was at the tasting. They answered all our questions and provided a seamless catering experience. My guests are still raving about the food. Would recommend using Avalon catering to anyone having an event!
Emma Brodzik
Wow! Avalon more than delivered for our wedding. The food was so delicious our guests were texting to tell us even when we were on the honeymoon to tell us so. Ann & Cathy were super helpful, our tasting was great, wedding day they took care of everything. Set up was beautiful and their staff kept lines low. Bartenders were fun and engaged to help guests. They also did our cake as regular and gluten-free, both were beautiful and delicious. Above all else, they supported our wish of having waste diverted for compost and recycling, including glass recycling. They supported working with additional vendors and sorting items. Our venue required a room flip from ceremony to reception and they took care of everything and made gorgeous table settings. Thank you, Avalon! I highly recommend!
Maria Sullivan
What an awesome catering experience on yesterday afternoon at Emory! Charles and the team provided excellent service for our event and the food was perfect - visually beautiful and very delicious. My favorite was the tomato pie canapes -- so, so good! We will certainly be calling again.
Jeff Odell
Avalon did a fabulous job catering our special event with 100+ guests. The professionalism was evident from the first communications with Ann, through the entire event. The recipes, the food quality, the presentation and attention to detail from the chefs and the service staff were all outstanding. Our guests loved it! Relax and be confident you are in good hands when you choose Avalon Catering. 10/10
Lauren Eckman
As a corporate event planner, I cannot recommend Avalon enough!! They are fantastic to work with - from the sales team to the set-up team. We worked with Ann and Jason who were both so fantastic. Ann helped me craft a menu specific to our needs and worked out all the details in a timely and friendly manner. Jason delivered and set up our food and was so communicative - he called me prior to drop off and was so helpful and punctual. We did a Holiday Luncheon and our team raved about the food and presentation of the food. Between the incredible food and stellar staff, we can't wait to use Avalon Catering again!
The food at our wedding from Avalon Catering was SO good! I've been to a lot of weddings and know the general consensus/expectation that wedding food is just okay, but that is not the case with Avalon. I got so many compliments about the food from our guests! On top of that, the service was excellent and Avalon was incredibly prompt and dependable for set up and clean up. I would absolutely recommend Avalon for any of your catering needs.
Avalon Catering made our wedding unforgettable. From our very first planning meeting, Amanda Ahmed, our Wedding Coordinator, made everything feel easy and exciting. She listened closely, refined our ideas, and set a clear plan so the day would unfold exactly as we envisioned. On the wedding day, the Avalon team arrived at our home and went straight to work with quiet confidence and flawless coordination. Jason and I had worked our tails off for years to make the property “wedding ready,” but Avalon elevated it into something truly magical. In just a few hours, they transformed our gardens into a serene ceremony space, our pool and patios into a lively cocktail-hour setting, and the huge wedding tent at the back of our property into an elegant reception venue. They took the vision we had carried in our hearts for so long and brought it vividly to life. It all flowed together so seamlessly, it felt as though the property had always been destined for this celebration. The food was nothing short of spectacular. Cocktail hour set the tone with butler-passed bites: Chesapeake jumbo lump crab cakes with remoulade sauce, cornbread croutons topped with pimento cheese and celery salsa (my personal favorite), and empanadas filled with chile beef and sweet potato. Each bite was perfectly prepared, beautifully presented, and a huge hit with our guests. The buffet dinner was equally outstanding, with an array of choices that delighted every palate. Among the many offerings were Texas-style BBQ beef brisket with a trio of sauces served alongside southern buttermilk and aged cheddar biscuits; fennel-rosemary rubbed chicken breast with salsa verde; fig tarts with feta and pumpkin seeds; and roasted turmeric carrots. Every dish was as flavorful as it was beautiful, with portions that felt generous yet refined. Dessert was the sweetest ending imaginable — a classic 2-tier Italian Cream Wedding Cake with Italian meringue buttercream and raspberry filling, paired with jumbo chocolate-covered strawberries. It was every bit as gorgeous as it was delicious, and the perfect finale to a flawless meal. Chefs Will and Michelle deserve special recognition for their outstanding leadership in the kitchens, ensuring every course was executed with precision and artistry. Their creativity and care were evident in every detail, and our guests are still talking about the food. The service was just as impressive. Leanne, our Event Captain, led the team with calm professionalism and warmth, making sure every detail was handled seamlessly. Under her guidance, the staff anticipated needs before anyone had to ask, striking the perfect balance between attentiveness and discretion. From the bartenders to the servers to the kitchen crew, every single member of Avalon’s team brought professionalism and heart to the night. I especially want to thank our bartenders Hein and Jackson, and our servers Catherine, Kathy, Spring, and Kristen, whose kindness and care made our guests feel so welcome. Because of all of them, we were able to truly relax and savor our celebration. Avalon didn’t just cater our wedding — they brought our vision to life and created an atmosphere of beauty, hospitality, and joy that exceeded even our biggest dreams.
If you want to WOW your guests with the food at your wedding/event, Avalon is the best choice! They catered our wedding a few weeks ago and my sister’s 10years ago. They are consistently incredible and our guests cannot stop raving about the food. It’s fresh, flavorful, and all around delicious. They are easy to work with and also have linens and other wedding necessities. We can’t recommend Avalon more as a wedding caterer!! Thank you Cathy, Anne, and the rest of the Avalon team.
Ann and her amazing team - Charles, and others - catered my father's 90th birthday celebration (about 100 people!) at the Carlos Museum at Emory University as well as a brunch the following day. We joked with my dad that it was his 90th bar mitzvah! Fast forward a year and a half later and I rang Ann to help cater my father's memorial service. He passed unexpectedly during Thanksgiving weekend and Ann did not hesitate to pull together an appropriate catering menu and staff (thank you again Charles!) in four days time. Avalon Catering is one one of the most professional, reliable and compassionate catering companies that I've ever used. It's heartfelt catering! - Stephanie
Ann and her EXCEPTIONAL team Will, Leigh Ann, Kevin, and Dominque, provided a beautiful and very tasty brunch in our home last week the day after our daughter's wedding. This was our first time hosting a large group of family and friends in our home with the help of REAL professionals!! It was PERFECT. The above mentioned staff were friendly, unobtrusive, efficient and accommodating, and reassuring to my husband and me. They took care of everything, allowing us to visit with our family and guests. It was a wonderful, positive experience!Susan and Patrick Distante (MOB and FOB)
Just a quick note of thanks to Ann Beaman and her team at Avalon Catering for providing outstanding service at our daughter's wedding reception.It was especially helpful to work with a seasoned professional who knew how things worked at our venue - the Chattahoochee Nature Center. I appreciated how we rolled right into the cocktail hour on the Great Lawn and how smoothly the room flip was managed. Thanks for ensuring our guests were treated to a delicious meal, graciously served.I was very pleased with how everything looked.
Avalon catered my wedding and did a wonderful job. The owner Cathy and her team made everything easy. Their focus on local and seasonal ingredients is impressive not to mention the food is delicious. All my guests were very impressed.
Avalon catering catered our wedding! The menu was wonderful, they also went above and beyond for people who had dietary restrictions. Everything was delicious! I highly recommend Avalon catering for your event!!
We used Avalon catering for our wedding and WOW! It was seriously the best wedding food I have ever had! Everything was free, hot and seriously so good! I also have Celiac Disease, so I wanted to ensure the whole menu was gluten free and they gave me exactly that! Our guests were very happy with their food and everyone was impressed. I also have to say that our rep, Iliana helped us through the whole process and she was amazing. I was very happy with her- she was kind, patient and she helped to ensure our wedding was perfect! I would recommend them to anyone! Thank you for making my wedding amazing and for giving us seriously the best wedding food I have ever had!!!
Wow! Ann and her team did an incredible job at my wedding last week! They were considerate, flexible, and really willing to go the extra mile to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. Thank you for helping us make our wedding dreams come true. Of note, several people told me that the food was wonderful. Actually, I think they said it was gourmet. Thank you!! No regrets going with Avalon who beautiful integrated foods from both of our cultures. I highly recommend them. You won't be disappointed.
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It was amazing to work with Avalon! Everything was as delicious at the wedding as it was at the tasting. They answered all our questions and provided a seamless catering experience. My guests are still raving about the food. Would recommend using Avalon catering to anyone having an event!
Wow! Avalon more than delivered for our wedding. The food was so delicious our guests were texting to tell us even when we were on the honeymoon to tell us so. Ann & Cathy were super helpful, our tasting was great, wedding day they took care of everything. Set up was beautiful and their staff kept lines low. Bartenders were fun and engaged to help guests. They also did our cake as regular and gluten-free, both were beautiful and delicious. Above all else, they supported our wish of having waste diverted for compost and recycling, including glass recycling. They supported working with additional vendors and sorting items. Our venue required a room flip from ceremony to reception and they took care of everything and made gorgeous table settings. Thank you, Avalon! I highly recommend!
What an awesome catering experience on yesterday afternoon at Emory! Charles and the team provided excellent service for our event and the food was perfect - visually beautiful and very delicious. My favorite was the tomato pie canapes -- so, so good! We will certainly be calling again.
Avalon did a fabulous job catering our special event with 100+ guests. The professionalism was evident from the first communications with Ann, through the entire event. The recipes, the food quality, the presentation and attention to detail from the chefs and the service staff were all outstanding. Our guests loved it! Relax and be confident you are in good hands when you choose Avalon Catering. 10/10
As a corporate event planner, I cannot recommend Avalon enough!! They are fantastic to work with - from the sales team to the set-up team. We worked with Ann and Jason who were both so fantastic. Ann helped me craft a menu specific to our needs and worked out all the details in a timely and friendly manner. Jason delivered and set up our food and was so communicative - he called me prior to drop off and was so helpful and punctual. We did a Holiday Luncheon and our team raved about the food and presentation of the food. Between the incredible food and stellar staff, we can't wait to use Avalon Catering again!
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