Céline and Company Catering / The Hideaway

We had our wedding ceremony and reception with Celine & Company at The Hideaway in May 2024 and had a wonderful experience with Kim and her team. Between booking and the wedding itself, Kim shifted her focus to the catering side of the business and transferred ownership of The Hideaway event space (now Ella). Our original pricing was honored – just as Kim assured us it would be – and other than some additional conversations, there were no major issues during the transition.

Communication: Kim’s personality makes you feel right at home and we felt that from our first conversation with her. Her positive energy is contagious and put us at ease since we live out of town and were only able to visit once while planning. At times responses were a little slow, but we always received answers to our questions and it became apparent as our date neared that Kim was tracking all along. No detail was missed. She and her team are pros.

Pricing: The catering and venue pricing was clear and reasonable. There was absolutely no upselling or nickel and diming with Kim. We were blown away by the food we were able to serve our guests at the cost we wanted. Noting the venue ownership change, future couples may have a different experience as the bar and venue pricing is now separate from catering, but we couldn’t have asked for better.

Venue: Again, the venue is no longer run by Celine & Company, but we wanted to mention it. We liked the idea of having our wedding in downtown Asheville so guests could walk to and from the venue. Once we visited the venue in person, we were sold. The venue has a classic and warm vibe, and in our opinion, didn’t need much additional décor. We had our ceremony and reception in the space, and with 100 guests, it was the perfect size. The dance floor really warmed up as we started dancing, but that’s expected from an older building. Having in-house catering was a huge plus, as we had fewer vendor decisions to make.

Food: Without exception, every vendor to who we mentioned Celine & Company was catering our event raved about Kim and her team’s food. Our tasting was wonderful, and our menu options were practically unlimited. We originally envisioned a unique menu to reflect our adventures together but in the end we went with something more classic that would better suit our guests. We picked a few main items and gave Kim some general lanes to stay within and let her run with the details. That said, the menu was phenomenal. Kim and her team’s creativity and execution made every part of the meal memorable. A few guests had dietary restrictions and Kim went above and beyond to ensure they had an equally great experience. Our guests are still talking about the delicious food.

Staff and Service: Kim’s team is amazing. We had the pleasure of dropping in on the kitchen earlier in the day of our event and everyone was so friendly and seemed to truly enjoy working there. The staff on the evening of the wedding were buzzing around all night and so pleasant and friendly. They quickly moved the chairs from the ceremony space to the reception tables while we were enjoying cocktail hour. Everything happened on time and seamlessly. We loved our cooler bag full of leftovers! Can’t wait to pop in and say hi when we visit Asheville in the future.

Bar: With the earlier mentioned changes, Celine & Company didn’t run the bar for our reception, but Ella did honor the cost for the bar package that we had agreed to with Kim. The service was good and our guests had plenty of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options and commented on the friendly service.

Celine & Company were phenomenal to work with for our wedding. Kim’s professionalism and experience were evident from day one. She helped us craft a menu tailored to our tastes while thoughtfully accommodating guests with allergies and dietary needs. The entire experience was seamless, with flawless coordination between Kim, the venue, and other vendors. We felt completely taken care of!

As we were planning our destination wedding reception, I found Celine and Company through Wedding Wire. The phone calls and virtual meetings with Kim were positive which is why we decided to proceed with this venue. Granted, when one is planning an event in another state, communication is key, and I found Kim's responsiveness to be extremely slow via email. I found I had to follow up at times. Unfortunately, we were unable to celebrate our special day due to Hurricane Helene and had to cancel, but we were extremely understanding of the situation. We checked in with Kim and the events company (Ella Asheville), hoping they were safe and if we could do anything to help. I also followed up inquiring about our deposit and if we could get any of it refunded back to us. As a paying client, I was hoping somebody would get back to me, but it was silence. We felt unimportant to them. I followed up again in December about our deposit and no response. I was extremely disappointed in their customer service and would not recommend this venue.

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Celine and Company catered our wedding and Kim did a phenomenal job! We are from out of state and had very little knowledge of the caterers in Asheville but throughout the entire process, Kim exceeded our expectations with her level of professionalism. She was communicative and created a perfect menu that accommodated all our guests' dietary needs.

Every dish was beautifully presented (see below for Wilbur) and tasted amazing- the biggest complaint we received from our guests was that they were too full to eat more! Kim and her team went above and beyond for our special day and we cannot recommend them enough.

Downtown Asheville event space is a gem! The venue has a charming atmosphere, perfect for almost any occasion. The space has lots of room for both intimate gatherings and larger events. They have catering options IN HOUSE, offering a wide range of delicious options tailored to any dietary need. The staff is attentive and goes above and beyond to ensure every detail is flawless. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or social gathering, this space provides the perfect blend of convenience, style, and top-notch catering. Highly recommend!

Celine & Company prepared and served delicious appetizers followed by a wonderful dinner. Not only was the food great, but the service was also fantastic. Kim was very accommodating of any dietary restrictions our guests had, and was so great to work with. I highly recommend Celine & Company as well as The Hideaway!

Celine & Company are consistently excellent! Creatively prepared delicious food served beautifully by an amazing team. They are what others should strive to be!!

We used Céline and Co. for our wedding on June 8, 2024, and the food was amazing. We were happy with our tasting in February, but made some changes to better reflect our personal taste, which turned out perfect. Kim was great to work with, she is creative, talented and put us at ease with our menu choices. The pesto was fantastic, I’m still thinking about it and might need the recipe myself. Our guests raved about the selection and the quality, some even said it was the best wedding food they’d eaten. I have no picture of the food as I inhaled it with rapid speed. We are thrilled that we chose Céline and Co. for our wedding. Thank you!!

Kim and her staff deserve 5+ stars. I got married in Asheville, NC April 2024, and used Celine and Co for catering, and it was the best decision. Guests came up to me multiple times during the wedding to tell me how amazing the food was, and Kim made it seamless from that start. She is such a bubbly and fun person to work with and I enjoyed getting to know her during my tastings. 10/10 could not recommend more!

Kim and her staff deserve 5+ stars. I got married in Asheville, NC April 2024, and used Celine and Co for catering, and it was the best decision. Guests came up to me multiple times during the wedding to tell me how amazing the food was, and Kim made it seamless from that start. She is such a bubbly and fun person to work with and I enjoyed getting to know her during my tastings. 10/10 could not recommend more!

Kim and her team were fantastic! All their dishes were divine, their service was phenomenal, and the presentation and execution were perfect! Kim helped us to customize the menu specifically to our tastes and offered amazing options to help us find the ideal menu. You can tell that this is a team passionate about creating incredible and quality meals!
Photo: Sheila Mraz Photography

Kim and her team were fantastic! All their dishes were divine, their service was phenomenal, and the presentation and execution were perfect! Kim helped us to customize the menu specifically to our tastes and offered amazing options to help us find the ideal menu. You can tell that this is a team passionate about creating incredible and quality meals!Photo: Sheila Mraz Photography

We had a weekend gathering of friends , an event that has been happening for 45 years. The dinner which began with amazing appetizers and ran to an unbelievable chocolate crème brûlée could not have been better. The entire group of friends raved about the food and the wonderful service provided by Kim and her crew from Celine and Company. Kim made it so easy with creation of a great menu that took into account several folks with dietary restrictions. If you have any event where you want magnificent food and service, give them a call!

If I could give Kim and her crew 10 stars I would. We hired her for my daughter's wedding at the Vineyards at Betty's Creek in November. Her staff was amazing and so professional. Kim took total control when arriving at the venue and even compensated for our day of coordinator's lack of knowledge. We knew we were in great hands. Everything was perfect. The food was outstanding and guests were talking about it long after the wedding. Such a perfect experience. Don't look anywhere else.