We had such a great experience with Donovan's Dish! We were nervous to have a buffet style wedding, as sometimes the food just is not as good as when you go for your tasting. But the food exceeded our expectations. Everyone at the wedding was talking about how delicious the food was, and we felt honored to be able to use Donovan's Dish. Would recommend!
Nicole and Ally
We selected Donovan's Dish to cater our wedding and absolutely could not have made a better choice. From the very beginning Ashley listened to us intently and helped our menu come to life even better than we could have imagined. We were so impressed by the quality of the food and the kindness of the staff at our first interaction with Donovan's and continued to be impressed throughout the wedding process with our tasting and ultimately our wedding meal. I've never been to a wedding where guests raved about the food and I'm so glad that my wedding was one where guests did! Every guest I spoke to commented on how delicious the food was and how great the service was. We cannot thank Donovan's and Ashley Valdes enough for providing such amazing food and service for our big day.
Cameron Turner
I booked Donovan's Dish about 18 months before my September 2024 wedding. We later also hired them to cater our Welcome Party at a downtown Raleigh Bar the night before the wedding. In those 18 months, 5 stars have now gone to 2. I was passed around to multiple sales managers in this time. None of which were super great in their communication. I understand prices change in 18 months, but I was given 4 different prices per/person for our Prime Rib Carving Station. They tried to add extra staff a week before our wedding to the Welcome Party. When I sent multiple emails asking for them to explain the increasing price to me, they would pick and chose which questions they wanted to answer. During these exchanges, they threatened us with a late fee if we didn't pay when we still didn't have answers to our questions about the final price. Our final bill was over $3,000 more than our original proposal. I finally had to get my planner involved. Our Welcome Party and Cocktail Hour before the wedding should have had multiple staff walking around with apps, but they didn't. The frequency in which the food came out was shameful. My guests were waiting by the kitchen to get food, because there was literally none being passed around. It was embarrassing. This was at both events. I told the 2 college aged kids serving at the Welcome Party to come get me before they left so I could tip them. The event manager that I paid $100/hour for came to collect the tip money. I didn't see her the entire night and I told her the tips were for the servers, which she responded that they tip pool. How tacky? Typically, at a wedding, the catering staff will bring the bride and groom a plate. Not my wedding, they dismissed me at my sweetheart table in my massive dress to go make my own plate. My amazing planner corrected this quickly but the audacity was funny. Donovan's Dish only cares about their new venue and they will leave their catering couples in the dust. DO NOT book them. They got an extra star because the prime rib and mashed potatoes were good. I don't know how the Welcome Party apps tasted because I only got one of them and they wedding ones were blah. They caused me SO MUCH STRESS the week leading up to our wedding. I have also heard several other couples are having these same problems. Do yourself a favor and find another caterer!
Cassidy Whitesell
I cannot give enough credit to how AMAZING Donovan’s Dish was for my wedding this October! Everything from the hors d’oeuvres, salad, main course, and the Donut Flambé Station was a 10/10. Every single person at our wedding commented how delicious their food was and that it was THE BEST wedding dinner they’ve had. I didn’t hear one person have a negative comment. Their staff are also extremely nice and accommodating for any food allergies. If you need a caterer for any kind of event, BOOK THEM!
Lia Wick
Increasingly irritated with my experience with Donovan’s dish so far. If the owner has a direct email I would love to reach out to them directly about my experience. The person in particular I have been working with has made this entire process irritating from the beginning. Constantly missing questions or things stated in my emails, having to repeat myself often. And now being given a double final invoice even though my portal clearly reflects that I have already paid it.
I’m sure the food will be excellent, but I know other brides working with this person who are also upset with the lack of attention to detail in their emails and now feel like they will have to be more direct to prevent having a poor experience like I am. There is no excuse for an expensive vendor like this to have such poor communication and customer service skills.
Celeste Schneider
Omg I got the hibachi steak and chicken with rice and vegetables with yum yum sauce It was absolutely amazing. That being said the only downfall for me was there was way too much pepper. Otherwise five stars all the way.
Chase Howard
Donovan’s Dish was amazing for our wedding! From the time we did the tasting to the wedding day they were incredibly helpful with making any changes we needed and the food was delicious, all of our guests complimented the food. Couldn’t be more happy 😃
Ellen Rinaldi
We are so excited to put in our Thanksgiving order. We have enjoyed your delicious holiday food every year. My family gives this five stars! When can I place my order?
Kate Lee
Donovan's Dish catered our wedding last weekend, and the food was spectacular! Many guests raved about the delicious meal, and that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. Ashley was wonderful to work with and and guided me every step of the way.
Kate Swantak
Donovan's Dish catered our wedding last weekend, and the food was spectacular! Many guests raved about the delicious meal, and that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. Ashley was wonderful to work with and and guided me every step of the way.
Donovan's Dish receives many positive reviews, which is admirable, but there are few things they can improve on. I always wanted to try their food, but ad a Disabled a d Elderly Air Force Veteran on a budget, felt that the minimum order fee in order to deliver is excessive. So imagine my surprise when a Facebook post sharing that concern, caused them to reach out with the offer of a FREE meal. I thanked them profusely, and waited to hear back, which didn't happen. I then called the Apex location to explain my dilemma to Nicole, who thought she placed me on hold while checking. She was quite unpleasant and unprofessional while stating that I was lying, and simply trying to get something for free. When she came back to the phone, I verified her name, then shared that I heard her entire conversation. She apologized, then said someone would follow-up by phone ?. Meanwhile, I had to cut and paste entire conversation and send via Messenger so they could see I had in fact received an offer of a FREE Meal. After a few more discussions, I received my FREE code, which I was very happy about. ? I then ordered Chicken Piccata, potato salad & Chicken Salad, and paid the difference, which was minimal, and it arrived promptly the next day. I thought the delivery was the perfect example of sterling customer service, and I loved that. The Chicken was super ? tasty and quite tender, and their Chicken Salad, which comes highly recommended, was amazing. It's probably the best seasoned chicken salad I've ever had, and kudos for that. I would definitely order them again. The potato salad was unfortunately bland with a tiny portion, that I would have to pass on. All in all, I would absolutely try their food again in the future, and I'm pleased that this matter was resolved properly. I can't thank them enough for allowing me the opportunity to try their food.
Jeanmarie O'Neill
Just ok
Steve Crudder
Donovan's Dish was a great choice for our 50 person outdoor wedding. They were on time, efficient setting up, and provided tremendous service. The food was outstanding, and they they were very attentive to my bride and I, as well as all the guests.
Troy Freeman
Great selections!!
Ashley Hinton
I can't say enough wonderful things about Ashley Valdes from Donovan's Dish, who catered our wedding and rehearsal dinner! Ashley and her team delivered an exceptional dining experience that truly exceeded our expectations.
Firstly, the food was absolutely incredible. From the appetizers to the main courses and desserts, every dish was prepared with skill and care. Our guests raved about the flavors and presentation—all thanks to the culinary expertise of Donovan’s Dish.
The service provided by Ashley's team was also outstanding. Special thanks to Jason and Madelin for their exceptional service during our rehearsal dinner, where they flawlessly presented a sit-down dinner for our guests. On our wedding day, the entire team was professional, attentive, and accommodating, ensuring that everything ran smoothly.
What sets Ashley apart is not just her talent but also her genuine care and professionalism. From our very first meeting, I knew Ashley was a true professional with a heart of gold. Her dedication became even more apparent when my original wedding planner failed to show up. Ashley not only called to check on me later that day but also reached out to another wedding planner who turned out to be a perfect match for us. This gesture truly speaks volumes about Ashley's character and commitment to her clients.
Ashley's warmth and passion for her work made all the difference in our wedding planning journey. She went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect, and I cannot thank her enough for her invaluable support. She is an absolute gem, and we are forever grateful to her for making our wedding celebration so extraordinary.
We had such a great experience with Donovan's Dish! We were nervous to have a buffet style wedding, as sometimes the food just is not as good as when you go for your tasting. But the food exceeded our expectations. Everyone at the wedding was talking about how delicious the food was, and we felt honored to be able to use Donovan's Dish. Would recommend!
We selected Donovan's Dish to cater our wedding and absolutely could not have made a better choice. From the very beginning Ashley listened to us intently and helped our menu come to life even better than we could have imagined. We were so impressed by the quality of the food and the kindness of the staff at our first interaction with Donovan's and continued to be impressed throughout the wedding process with our tasting and ultimately our wedding meal. I've never been to a wedding where guests raved about the food and I'm so glad that my wedding was one where guests did! Every guest I spoke to commented on how delicious the food was and how great the service was. We cannot thank Donovan's and Ashley Valdes enough for providing such amazing food and service for our big day.
I booked Donovan's Dish about 18 months before my September 2024 wedding. We later also hired them to cater our Welcome Party at a downtown Raleigh Bar the night before the wedding. In those 18 months, 5 stars have now gone to 2. I was passed around to multiple sales managers in this time. None of which were super great in their communication. I understand prices change in 18 months, but I was given 4 different prices per/person for our Prime Rib Carving Station. They tried to add extra staff a week before our wedding to the Welcome Party. When I sent multiple emails asking for them to explain the increasing price to me, they would pick and chose which questions they wanted to answer. During these exchanges, they threatened us with a late fee if we didn't pay when we still didn't have answers to our questions about the final price. Our final bill was over $3,000 more than our original proposal. I finally had to get my planner involved. Our Welcome Party and Cocktail Hour before the wedding should have had multiple staff walking around with apps, but they didn't. The frequency in which the food came out was shameful. My guests were waiting by the kitchen to get food, because there was literally none being passed around. It was embarrassing. This was at both events. I told the 2 college aged kids serving at the Welcome Party to come get me before they left so I could tip them. The event manager that I paid $100/hour for came to collect the tip money. I didn't see her the entire night and I told her the tips were for the servers, which she responded that they tip pool. How tacky? Typically, at a wedding, the catering staff will bring the bride and groom a plate. Not my wedding, they dismissed me at my sweetheart table in my massive dress to go make my own plate. My amazing planner corrected this quickly but the audacity was funny. Donovan's Dish only cares about their new venue and they will leave their catering couples in the dust. DO NOT book them. They got an extra star because the prime rib and mashed potatoes were good. I don't know how the Welcome Party apps tasted because I only got one of them and they wedding ones were blah. They caused me SO MUCH STRESS the week leading up to our wedding. I have also heard several other couples are having these same problems. Do yourself a favor and find another caterer!
I cannot give enough credit to how AMAZING Donovan’s Dish was for my wedding this October! Everything from the hors d’oeuvres, salad, main course, and the Donut Flambé Station was a 10/10. Every single person at our wedding commented how delicious their food was and that it was THE BEST wedding dinner they’ve had. I didn’t hear one person have a negative comment. Their staff are also extremely nice and accommodating for any food allergies. If you need a caterer for any kind of event, BOOK THEM!
Increasingly irritated with my experience with Donovan’s dish so far. If the owner has a direct email I would love to reach out to them directly about my experience. The person in particular I have been working with has made this entire process irritating from the beginning. Constantly missing questions or things stated in my emails, having to repeat myself often. And now being given a double final invoice even though my portal clearly reflects that I have already paid it.
I’m sure the food will be excellent, but I know other brides working with this person who are also upset with the lack of attention to detail in their emails and now feel like they will have to be more direct to prevent having a poor experience like I am. There is no excuse for an expensive vendor like this to have such poor communication and customer service skills.
Omg I got the hibachi steak and chicken with rice and vegetables with yum yum sauce It was absolutely amazing. That being said the only downfall for me was there was way too much pepper. Otherwise five stars all the way.
Donovan’s Dish was amazing for our wedding! From the time we did the tasting to the wedding day they were incredibly helpful with making any changes we needed and the food was delicious, all of our guests complimented the food. Couldn’t be more happy 😃
We are so excited to put in our Thanksgiving order. We have enjoyed your delicious holiday food every year. My family gives this five stars! When can I place my order?
Donovan's Dish catered our wedding last weekend, and the food was spectacular! Many guests raved about the delicious meal, and that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. Ashley was wonderful to work with and and guided me every step of the way.
Donovan's Dish catered our wedding last weekend, and the food was spectacular! Many guests raved about the delicious meal, and that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. Ashley was wonderful to work with and and guided me every step of the way.
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Donovan's Dish receives many positive reviews, which is admirable, but there are few things they can improve on. I always wanted to try their food, but ad a Disabled a d Elderly Air Force Veteran on a budget, felt that the minimum order fee in order to deliver is excessive. So imagine my surprise when a Facebook post sharing that concern, caused them to reach out with the offer of a FREE meal. I thanked them profusely, and waited to hear back, which didn't happen. I then called the Apex location to explain my dilemma to Nicole, who thought she placed me on hold while checking. She was quite unpleasant and unprofessional while stating that I was lying, and simply trying to get something for free. When she came back to the phone, I verified her name, then shared that I heard her entire conversation. She apologized, then said someone would follow-up by phone ?. Meanwhile, I had to cut and paste entire conversation and send via Messenger so they could see I had in fact received an offer of a FREE Meal. After a few more discussions, I received my FREE code, which I was very happy about. ? I then ordered Chicken Piccata, potato salad & Chicken Salad, and paid the difference, which was minimal, and it arrived promptly the next day. I thought the delivery was the perfect example of sterling customer service, and I loved that. The Chicken was super ? tasty and quite tender, and their Chicken Salad, which comes highly recommended, was amazing. It's probably the best seasoned chicken salad I've ever had, and kudos for that. I would definitely order them again. The potato salad was unfortunately bland with a tiny portion, that I would have to pass on. All in all, I would absolutely try their food again in the future, and I'm pleased that this matter was resolved properly. I can't thank them enough for allowing me the opportunity to try their food.
Just ok
Donovan's Dish was a great choice for our 50 person outdoor wedding. They were on time, efficient setting up, and provided tremendous service. The food was outstanding, and they they were very attentive to my bride and I, as well as all the guests.
Great selections!!
I can't say enough wonderful things about Ashley Valdes from Donovan's Dish, who catered our wedding and rehearsal dinner! Ashley and her team delivered an exceptional dining experience that truly exceeded our expectations.
Firstly, the food was absolutely incredible. From the appetizers to the main courses and desserts, every dish was prepared with skill and care. Our guests raved about the flavors and presentation—all thanks to the culinary expertise of Donovan’s Dish.
The service provided by Ashley's team was also outstanding. Special thanks to Jason and Madelin for their exceptional service during our rehearsal dinner, where they flawlessly presented a sit-down dinner for our guests. On our wedding day, the entire team was professional, attentive, and accommodating, ensuring that everything ran smoothly.
What sets Ashley apart is not just her talent but also her genuine care and professionalism. From our very first meeting, I knew Ashley was a true professional with a heart of gold. Her dedication became even more apparent when my original wedding planner failed to show up. Ashley not only called to check on me later that day but also reached out to another wedding planner who turned out to be a perfect match for us. This gesture truly speaks volumes about Ashley's character and commitment to her clients.
Ashley's warmth and passion for her work made all the difference in our wedding planning journey. She went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect, and I cannot thank her enough for her invaluable support. She is an absolute gem, and we are forever grateful to her for making our wedding celebration so extraordinary.
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