A Sharper Palate Catering & Events
5511 Lakeside Ave, Henrico
(804) 553-0495
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Carter and her team were amazing at the Branch museam- beginning to end it ran smoothly, and the food was delicious! ESP heard rave reviews about the lamb lollipops. We had personal app recipes we wanted made, and they did a fantastic job! Well done Sharper Palate!! 🥳
Leslie, Kristen, Carter, Jagger, Doug, and the whole team at ASP are absolutely incredible to work with. They are FLAWLESS in every way, every time. As a wedding planner I've worked with their team for the past 15+ years and they are always right on target. All of their banquet captains run perfect events and they know how to adjust with the flow as timelines need to adjust and their setup crews are their consistent staff which is not always found in the world of catering. Clients adore them, planners are so grateful for them, and after seeing them from the venue side of things we appreciate them even more.! 15 out of 10 stars!
Kristen Walker was wonderful helping us organize a birthday party for my mother and her friends at her retirement home. The food was amazing! The staff was friendly and attentive to all the guests. Shout out to the baker, Favi Roop, who made the birthday cake and the homemade bread served with dinner. A flawless evening.
I worked with Jagger at Sharper Palate when we were searching for a caterer for our wedding. I also asked a few friends around town who are in the events and wedding industry if Sharper Palate was as good as they seemed, and all of the feedback was overwhelmingly positive; the general feedback was you will get exceptional service and they are pros (and, the food is amazing).
But, my first interaction with Sharper Palate's customer service was with Tina, who handles accounts and payments. She happened to answer the phone that day and had such a kind disposition. She answered my questions and helped ensure my request was received for a follow up call from the catering manager. When Jagger contacted me he was knowledgeable, prepared, and extremely patient considering all of my questions. We had multiple conversations over email and on the phone, and he provided me with two customized quotes out of those conversations.
In the end, the groom and I had to make some tough decisions about our wedding day catering style versus number of guests we could afford to feed but wanted to have at our wedding. We made the tough choice to forgo working with Sharper Palate, but it had everything to do with our own budgeting choices and nothing to do with the value and level of service provided by A Sharper Palate. Compared to other caterers, they were right in line with pricing, but also seemed to have an edge up on the level of service we were going to receive and for a competitive and fair price; the staff they were providing for our event would have ensured quality and efficient service, and compared to other caterers the line item for staff was perfectly reasonable.
Overall, I was so grateful for their time and attention during planning that writing this review was the least I could do since we had to forgo our original catering plan. If you choose A Sharper Palate your event will be well-staffed and you will receive thorough and tailored communication.
Catering for a staff brunch was tasty and Leslie is great to coordinate for a big crowd.
We worked with A Sharper Palate as our wedding caterer this September and were so impressed. Kristen and her team were amazing! They went above and beyond during the planning phase and the day of. A Sharper Palate was so professional and logistically seamless. Ours was the first large scale wedding to be held at this location, and that didn't intimidate Kristen at all. She spent time at the venue beforehand mapping everything out and coordinating with other vendors. Not to mention the team delivered a delicious product! We received so many compliments on the food! The BBQ is award winning and you can tell. We loved the stations concept and they helped us provide just the right amount of options for guests. I was blown away by them and would highly recommend A Sharper Palate!
Leslie and her team are top notch. We started with the most professional tasting we had experienced. Once we booked them for my daughter's wedding they stayed in contact every step of the way. Leslie with wealth of knowledge and experience made wonderful suggestions. Her team created a magical reception for almost 200 people. Every meal was hot and our guest are still taking about the amazing food.
we used this company to cater our wedding and they did not disappoint! the food/appetizers were all delicious. I would use them again. I highly recommend for any event.
Went here for a field trip to take a tour I loved this place feels like home!!! Definitely will be back for a job
A Sharper Palate is great! They have been a wonderful go-to for company events. Highly recommend!
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A Sharper Palate provided lunch for our team at work today and we were all blown away by how delicious everything was! Everyone is always so friendly and very easy to work with, they certainly never disappoint. I highly recommend their catering services for any event!
I have used Sharper Palate multiple times for corporate lunches and they are wonderful. The food is very flavorful and yummy. Also, great customer service!
Carter is an absolute expert in the catering world. A Sharper Palate ABSOLUTELY delivers! We had to plan our wedding from out of state and Carter was exceptionally accommodating, clear, and helped the process move smoothly. She coordinates everything like a pro, even including rental equipment we would have never thought to keep in mind. Aside from the food being downright delicious, the bar staff was fantastic! There wasn't a single line the whole night, yet everyone always had a fresh drink in hand. The hors d'oeuvres had the cocktail hour buzzing and among everything else on our dinner plates, the sugar snap peas sent the whole party into a glorious tizzy. I would recommend them with my whole heart to anyone who loves to have a good time and enjoy some great food!
Amazing food and logistically tight! 100% recommend as a wedding planner and a bride! They will impress your guests. We loved the food on our wedding day. Kristen worked with us to customize a menu that we loved and reflected us, and Carter did a great job of making sure everything went perfectly on the day! One of our favorite moments was tearing into our bride and groom box at the end of the night to scarf down the leftovers.
My fiancé and I used A Sharper Palate for our wedding this past weekend and we cannot over state how amazing Leslie and her team is. From January when we started our initial planning all the way to our big day, they were absolutely amazing. Multiple guests came up to me throughout the night telling me how fantastic the food was. If you’re getting married or simply need a dinner party catered this is where you need to go!
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