We had Southern Way Upstate cater our wedding on March 9, 2024. To start, the food was great. Some of the best catered food we have ever had. The service though, was lacking. For starters, the staff had a scheduled time to show up at 2:30. No one was there. Our wedding planner, moms, and bridesmaids were calling with no response. At about 3:00, they showed up and started demanding us (bride and groom) to move since our photo location was blocking the entrance. Very unprofessional considering they were late. Secondly, our timeline specifically stated that at 6:00, the stations were supposed to open. Being the bride and groom, we went first and about half of the food was set out. One of the staff members told me that they were under the impression that dinner was happening after the speeches and cake cutting (??). They hurried to get everything out and I was served cold biscuits and tacos. Again, they were good, but I would rather have my food hot. After everyone had eaten and cakes were starting to be served, I had noticed that trash was all over the tables still. No plates had been cleared, food was everywhere. At this point (about an hour and a half into the reception), all of the food was put in one corner on a table. We had 3 tables set up for our food stations and were told by Tori at all of our planning meetings that the stations would be open for 3 hours, not 1.5. As the reception went on and it was time for our exit, I was walking around handing out my pre-written tip envelopes and to much surprise, again, no one knew where the catering team was. Come to find out they left about an hour earlier and told no one. All of the leftover food was thrown away (we payed for 100, about 75 showed up). We were told we would have leftovers which we were very excited for, but all of it was thrown away and we lost out on about $700 worth of food. I have no idea who was at the actual event as it was not anyone that we had spoken to during the planning meetings and no one introduced themselves. It truly seemed like none of them wanted to be there and it showed with the late arrival and early leave time. With the food being so good, we just wish the service would have been better.
Steve Ford
We chose Southern Way because they did a great job for a friend's wedding in Columbia. We live in Greenville and the folks here did an outstanding job at our daughter's wedding a few weeks ago. We had short ribs, a taco station and chicken thighs, and all were fantastic. I can't recommend Southern Way enough!
Cecilia Engstrom
I wanted to thank you and your staff for helping to make our son's rehearsal dinner wonderful. The food was so tasty, the staff was hardworking and friendly, and the bar service was great. Jennifer Riehle was easy and wonderful to work with during all of the planning and execution.
Clemond Brown
These guys are amazing. They catered the US GYMNASTICS in Anderson, and I ordered their chicken tenders 3 times. Haven't eaten chicken tenders in 10 years.
Kylie Johnson
They came as a package with our venue, but honestly we lucked out!! The food was so good, our guests were asking for seconds. The roast beef melted in our mouths! Jennifer was our point of contact and I so appreciated her communication and willingness to make suggestions.Would highly recommend for any upcoming event!!
Kylie Hayes
They came as a package with our venue, but honestly we lucked out!! The food was so good, our guests were asking for seconds. The roast beef melted in our mouths! Jennifer was our point of contact and I so appreciated her communication and willingness to make suggestions.Would highly recommend for any upcoming event!!
Tyndall Thorne
I hired Southern Way Catering for my wedding and I cannot rave about them enough! Jennifer and Mark went above and beyond for me and my wedding and rehearsal dinner. The food was amazing, my guests raved about it! My guests also noticed how professional the entire staff is at southern way. I am so thankful to have had them be a part of my wedding day and to have new friends in them. They create a very professional and friendly environment and only want the best for their clients! I cannot recommend them enough!!
Jordan Heidtman
This caterer was recommended by my wedding planner and it definitely did not disappoint. From our first interaction, to my wedding day working with this catering company has been absolutely phenomenal. They were able to provide the shrimp and grits bar that I had always dreamed of and additional recommendations to create a well-rounded wedding reception, including pass hors d’oeuvres. We had even scheduled an opportunity to do a tasting beforehand that we made a couple of recommendations and they nailed it out of the park at the reception. I also wanted to thank this company for allowing me to change one of my stations a week before the wedding without hesitation. I know working with them personally was great but I am still getting messages from all of my wedding attendees that it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. THANK YOU!
Mary Daly
Yum! We so enjoyed our experience with Southern Way from tasting day to the main event! The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the value was excellent. I am happy to say that the food at the event was even better than at our tasting. I only wish we had leftovers to bring home and enjoy later. Our daughter wanted a taco station which threw us off a bit given our event was formal. Southern Way delivered elevated tacos that did not disappoint nor take away from our formal vibe. They even worked with me to use tortillas I had my brother bring in from Texas. I also worried about long waits for food, as I had 165 guests and only 3 stations. The servers were efficient and prepared for the crowd. Everything ran smoothly, and my guests were able to enjoy all the offerings!
Alexandra Vickery
We used Southern Way Catering for our wedding and they did an amazing job. They worked with us to create our desired menu while being conscious of the budget. Communication leading up to the event was great. They provided a ton of extra stuff that you might have to pay extra for with other caterers - signage, beautiful serving trays, cut the cake and provided plates and utensils for that. The food was excellent and everyone talked about how great it was. We would highly recommend them for any catering event.
This caterer was recommended by my wedding planner and it definitely did not disappoint. From our first interaction, to my wedding day working with this catering company has been absolutely phenomenal. They were able to provide the shrimp and grits bar that I had always dreamed of and additional recommendations to create a well-rounded wedding reception, including pass hors d’oeuvres. We had even scheduled an opportunity to do a tasting beforehand that we made a couple of recommendations and they nailed it out of the park at the reception. I also wanted to thank this company for allowing me to change one of my stations a week before the wedding without hesitation. I know working with them personally was great but I am still getting messages from all of my wedding attendees that it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. THANK YOU!
Tyndall Faucette
I hired Southern Way Catering for my wedding and I cannot rave about them enough! Jennifer and Mark went above and beyond for me and my wedding and rehearsal dinner. The food was amazing, my guests raved about it! My guests also noticed how professional the entire staff is at southern way. I am so thankful to have had them be a part of my wedding day and to have new friends in them. They create a very professional and friendly environment and only want the best for their clients! I cannot recommend them enough!!
Susy Fonte
Recently had a corporate event which this company was the required catering company. From planning the event to the day of everyone was sp professional. They took ALL of the planning, preparation, and set up stress off my shoulders. The food displays were amazing and the food itself amazing. Special thanks to Sara, Mark, and Kassandra for being such top notch hosts.
Nathan White
We have a wedding company named Complete Entertainment Wedding Productions. We provided Planning, Directing, DJ, and Lighting services for a wedding, which was catered by Southern Way.The food was quality. I really liked the broccoli casserole! All of the food was hot, and delicious.
Jessie Hane
Jennifer and her team did an amazing job for our daughter’s wedding. We were all so pleased. The food was delicious and the servers were professional and personable. Jennifer went above and beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend you contact Southerm Way for your wedding. She will not disappoint. In fact, she is so good at communicating that she will feel like family by the time the wedding is here. I wanted to invite her as a guest, because I felt so close to her during the planning phase. Seriously, hire Southern Way for your wedding… you will be so glad that you did! I love love love this company.
We had Southern Way Upstate cater our wedding on March 9, 2024. To start, the food was great. Some of the best catered food we have ever had. The service though, was lacking. For starters, the staff had a scheduled time to show up at 2:30. No one was there. Our wedding planner, moms, and bridesmaids were calling with no response. At about 3:00, they showed up and started demanding us (bride and groom) to move since our photo location was blocking the entrance. Very unprofessional considering they were late. Secondly, our timeline specifically stated that at 6:00, the stations were supposed to open. Being the bride and groom, we went first and about half of the food was set out. One of the staff members told me that they were under the impression that dinner was happening after the speeches and cake cutting (??). They hurried to get everything out and I was served cold biscuits and tacos. Again, they were good, but I would rather have my food hot. After everyone had eaten and cakes were starting to be served, I had noticed that trash was all over the tables still. No plates had been cleared, food was everywhere. At this point (about an hour and a half into the reception), all of the food was put in one corner on a table. We had 3 tables set up for our food stations and were told by Tori at all of our planning meetings that the stations would be open for 3 hours, not 1.5. As the reception went on and it was time for our exit, I was walking around handing out my pre-written tip envelopes and to much surprise, again, no one knew where the catering team was. Come to find out they left about an hour earlier and told no one. All of the leftover food was thrown away (we payed for 100, about 75 showed up). We were told we would have leftovers which we were very excited for, but all of it was thrown away and we lost out on about $700 worth of food. I have no idea who was at the actual event as it was not anyone that we had spoken to during the planning meetings and no one introduced themselves. It truly seemed like none of them wanted to be there and it showed with the late arrival and early leave time. With the food being so good, we just wish the service would have been better.
We chose Southern Way because they did a great job for a friend's wedding in Columbia. We live in Greenville and the folks here did an outstanding job at our daughter's wedding a few weeks ago. We had short ribs, a taco station and chicken thighs, and all were fantastic. I can't recommend Southern Way enough!
I wanted to thank you and your staff for helping to make our son's rehearsal dinner wonderful. The food was so tasty, the staff was hardworking and friendly, and the bar service was great. Jennifer Riehle was easy and wonderful to work with during all of the planning and execution.
These guys are amazing. They catered the US GYMNASTICS in Anderson, and I ordered their chicken tenders 3 times. Haven't eaten chicken tenders in 10 years.
They came as a package with our venue, but honestly we lucked out!! The food was so good, our guests were asking for seconds. The roast beef melted in our mouths! Jennifer was our point of contact and I so appreciated her communication and willingness to make suggestions.Would highly recommend for any upcoming event!!
They came as a package with our venue, but honestly we lucked out!! The food was so good, our guests were asking for seconds. The roast beef melted in our mouths! Jennifer was our point of contact and I so appreciated her communication and willingness to make suggestions.Would highly recommend for any upcoming event!!
I hired Southern Way Catering for my wedding and I cannot rave about them enough! Jennifer and Mark went above and beyond for me and my wedding and rehearsal dinner. The food was amazing, my guests raved about it! My guests also noticed how professional the entire staff is at southern way. I am so thankful to have had them be a part of my wedding day and to have new friends in them. They create a very professional and friendly environment and only want the best for their clients! I cannot recommend them enough!!
This caterer was recommended by my wedding planner and it definitely did not disappoint. From our first interaction, to my wedding day working with this catering company has been absolutely phenomenal. They were able to provide the shrimp and grits bar that I had always dreamed of and additional recommendations to create a well-rounded wedding reception, including pass hors d’oeuvres. We had even scheduled an opportunity to do a tasting beforehand that we made a couple of recommendations and they nailed it out of the park at the reception. I also wanted to thank this company for allowing me to change one of my stations a week before the wedding without hesitation. I know working with them personally was great but I am still getting messages from all of my wedding attendees that it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. THANK YOU!
Yum! We so enjoyed our experience with Southern Way from tasting day to the main event! The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the value was excellent. I am happy to say that the food at the event was even better than at our tasting. I only wish we had leftovers to bring home and enjoy later. Our daughter wanted a taco station which threw us off a bit given our event was formal. Southern Way delivered elevated tacos that did not disappoint nor take away from our formal vibe. They even worked with me to use tortillas I had my brother bring in from Texas. I also worried about long waits for food, as I had 165 guests and only 3 stations. The servers were efficient and prepared for the crowd. Everything ran smoothly, and my guests were able to enjoy all the offerings!
We used Southern Way Catering for our wedding and they did an amazing job. They worked with us to create our desired menu while being conscious of the budget. Communication leading up to the event was great. They provided a ton of extra stuff that you might have to pay extra for with other caterers - signage, beautiful serving trays, cut the cake and provided plates and utensils for that. The food was excellent and everyone talked about how great it was. We would highly recommend them for any catering event.
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This caterer was recommended by my wedding planner and it definitely did not disappoint. From our first interaction, to my wedding day working with this catering company has been absolutely phenomenal. They were able to provide the shrimp and grits bar that I had always dreamed of and additional recommendations to create a well-rounded wedding reception, including pass hors d’oeuvres. We had even scheduled an opportunity to do a tasting beforehand that we made a couple of recommendations and they nailed it out of the park at the reception. I also wanted to thank this company for allowing me to change one of my stations a week before the wedding without hesitation. I know working with them personally was great but I am still getting messages from all of my wedding attendees that it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. THANK YOU!
I hired Southern Way Catering for my wedding and I cannot rave about them enough! Jennifer and Mark went above and beyond for me and my wedding and rehearsal dinner. The food was amazing, my guests raved about it! My guests also noticed how professional the entire staff is at southern way. I am so thankful to have had them be a part of my wedding day and to have new friends in them. They create a very professional and friendly environment and only want the best for their clients! I cannot recommend them enough!!
Recently had a corporate event which this company was the required catering company. From planning the event to the day of everyone was sp professional. They took ALL of the planning, preparation, and set up stress off my shoulders. The food displays were amazing and the food itself amazing. Special thanks to Sara, Mark, and Kassandra for being such top notch hosts.
We have a wedding company named Complete Entertainment Wedding Productions. We provided Planning, Directing, DJ, and Lighting services for a wedding, which was catered by Southern Way.The food was quality. I really liked the broccoli casserole! All of the food was hot, and delicious.
Jennifer and her team did an amazing job for our daughter’s wedding. We were all so pleased. The food was delicious and the servers were professional and personable. Jennifer went above and beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend you contact Southerm Way for your wedding. She will not disappoint. In fact, she is so good at communicating that she will feel like family by the time the wedding is here. I wanted to invite her as a guest, because I felt so close to her during the planning phase. Seriously, hire Southern Way for your wedding… you will be so glad that you did! I love love love this company.