Big Fatty's Catering

5103 Old Kingston Pike, Knoxville
(865) 384-9084

Recent Reviews

Rachel Rojas

Inquired pricing and she was just rude wouldn’t recommend

Lauren Bledsoe

We had such a great experience with Lisa! She let us sample all of the food options before our wedding, and it was some of the best food, not just catered food, I've ever had. We had so many compliments on the food at our wedding, and everything was presented so beautifully. She was super knowledgeable on all things catering and we were very thankful we had leftovers because I wanted to eat it again the next day! Thank you Lisa! ?

Faye Allen

BEWARE OF THIS VENDOR !!!Lisa was hired for our wedding on 10.21.23. I understand that it was UT game that day but there is no excuse for watching the game in our venue when you're supposed to be catering our wedding. She was standoffish to all of my guests and I was never spoken to once by here during the wedding. Not only was the food served cold, but incorrect food was served and specialty diet food was placed on a ledge unknown to anyone and we found it the next day during wedding cleanup. Instead of using warming plates, food was placed in the oven briefly before served so she could get back to thr game We also paid to have them box up the food in to go boxes to have guests take. The left the to go boxes and lid of foil pans disregarded before they took off.The bartenders contracted through her were a joke. There was everything from 5 shots of liquor in a SINGLE drink, to them mixing water into drinks and trying to serve them. They also broke the seal on many liquor bottles and popped the cork on wines, so we can't even return them. I reached out to her personally before posting this review , and she just said my bad or my mistake to all our concerns. When asked for a partial refund, she completely ghosted me. We paid over 2000 for catering and it was not worth it.

Kay Hodge

Warning!! This is the worst and most unprofessional catering company I have ever encountered. Lisa never interacted with the bride or the groom or any of the guests. She did, however, stay in the game room of the venue and watch the u t game. Never saw her smile or speak to anyone. The food was cold and needed seasoning. The bartender she brought did not know how to make even one mixed drink. Hire her at your own risk. There is not one good thing I could say about the whole experience. I know mistakes happen but there is no excuse for the unprofessionalism.

Lisa Chapman

I was at my friends’ wedding on 10-21-23 and this was the catering company that they used. The food was served cold and later found the wrong food was served. The catering service did not use warming plates for the food. People at my table ordered drinks and the “bartenders” poured so much liquor in the drink. The guest had to try to dilute the drink as to not waste it. I actually never saw the person in charge except. I did find out she was hanging out inside the wedding venue watching the UT game instead of tending to the food and bride and groom. I would not recommend this catering company.

Alisha Ballew

Do Not Use This Company! - First they don't deserve even one star.My Bother and Sister-in-law used them for their wedding and I can not express what a disappointment this company was! This company went over a menu for the wedding even food for the kids and on the wedding day - that is not what was delivered At All. I understand mistakes can happen, But the food was cold, tasted awful and bland and the chicken seemed like it had been heated up in a microwave and then left out for about 2 hours then thrown back in the microwave... Not to mention the "bartenders" that were included with the price of the catering didn't even have ice - which left the family scrambling last minute to run and try to buy some (which made the wedding start late). AND when the ice got there - Lisa (sitting like she was irritated even though this is her business) said, "do you all have a cooler to put the ice in?" As if we were suppose to know... PLEASE save yourself the trouble and do Not use this "catering" company. They should be ashamed to call themselves that.Moral of the story - yes, mistakes can happen and things you don't plan for - But - treat people the way you would want to be treated, make things right and have a joyful attitude while doing so...

Abigail Frenkil

Lisa was thorough and quick when communicating throughout the wedding planning process. She did all of the necessary prep work to make sure things went smoothly for our wedding. She went above and beyond to cover all food preferences and needs. Her staff really sealed the deal. They were all so kind and supportive through the entire meal. They made sure my husband and I were well taken care of and promptly cleared tables and helped our guests.

Rich Jordan

Food is excellent highly recommend.

Mary Hayes

WONDERFUL! My wedding food was fresh and delicious, and displayed in a beautiful and elegant way. Lisa and her staff were accommodating to my needs, and they were professional, upbeat and friendly! My guests have all mentioned how much they loved the food at my wedding. Thank you Lisa and team for your amazing service, and for helping to make my wedding day so lovely!

Kristy Levin

DO NOT HIRE THIS VENDOR!!Singlehandedly the biggest mistake I made for my wedding! This vendor left the food on the counter, started the oven and left our venue after telling us months in advance repeatedly closer to the day of that 2 servers and a bartender would be provided. We had to have the sister of the groom tell us that our vendor left because our guests weren't wearing masks (small size wedding about 44 people, mostly kids). Furthermore, she did not notify us prior to the wedding of any stipulations due to COVID, my sister in-law told Lisa to wait while she grabbed my husband to resolve the matter and she said "I do not care, I'm leaving." She did not even have the audacity to call and notify Jon and I why she left, we reached out to her 2 days after the wedding after not hearing ANYTHING back on a refund for those services. Horrible! Hire this vendor if you want surprises on the day of your wedding! She does not think about the customer at all! Very displeased! If I could Negative stars I would.

Sophia Cesario

Very professional, kind, and relaxed. Very helpful when it comes to cleanup and good communication before event. And absolutely amazing food.

Archibald R.

We had a large party and tried one of each of their appetizers. They were all awful. The cheese dip came from a can. The sour cream was watery, and the food was gross. Such a shame. Will not return.

Sarah W.

I had been wanting to stop in at this restaurant since I moved to Knoxville last August. The name of the restaurant and murals got me to finally step foot inside. It's a small restaurant that is decorated with soulful, jazzy paintings and a friendly atmosphere. I ordered the gumbo and my husband ordered a bbq plate. We found it incredibly delicious. We are easily going back!!

Nikki F.

Great food and service!! I love coming here - best down home cooking in West Knoxville! I love that there are comfort food - vegetarian options. The bean burger and eggplant is the best!

Christopher M.

So this was our first visit. I had the pork burger. WOW! Perfect pulled pork, bacon and cheddar cheese on a perfectly cooked burger patty. It comes with Cole slaw, I got that on the side. Thing was enormous. The wife had a hamburger pita with mushrooms and avocado. Equally as good. I'm telling everybody. This place is great. You will enjoy it.

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