10/19/09

The most unbelievable catering company EVER

by JAlbano

If there were 10 more stars Naturally Delicious would deserve all of them.

ND catered my wedding at The Foundry this past weekend and I cannot begin to describe what an amazing night it was. It was perfect in every way and we received so many comments about how wonderful the food was and how attentive and unbelievably professional and gracious the staff was.

From the very beginning, ND was fantastic. The outstanding and incredibly reliable Shannon McCormick was our event coordinator and she was with me every step of the way, going way above and beyond her job requirements. Shannon responded to my emails in record time and was thorough and patient throughout the entire process.

The food was only the tip of the iceberg with ND. Delicious, fresh, beautifully prepared, and simply fabulous food. As total NYC foodies and regular dinner party hosts, my husband and I were very particular about what we wanted to serve and Shannon and her crew were more than willing to work with us on a menu that we would be happy with. ND helped maintain our party-throwing reputation by absolutely killing it with the food, dessert, and service.

I highly recommend hiring ND to do your week-of and day-of coordinating. The week before the wedding, Shannon collected the names and numbers of all my other vendors, called and confirmed everything with them. On the big day, everything went PERFECTLY. And when I say perfectly, I mean absolutely nothing went wrong and neither my husband nor I had to worry. The staff was phenomenal in every way and took such good care of Aaron and I, our family and our guests. From serving Prosecco from the minute people walked in, wowing everyone with delectable appetizers, to being friendly and just plain NICE to everyone. Outstanding.

And I’ve got more! From the second we arrived at The Foundry, the wedding party was taken care by the unbelievable Chris who brought us food, water, and Prosecco while we waited for everyone to arrive. When it came time for the big moment, Chris got everyone lined up for the ceremony, sent people down the aisle, just made the ceremony seamless. When it came time for my walk down the aisle. He reminded me to breathe, helped carry the train of my dress down the stairs, made sure I didn’t tumble down the stairs, and handed me off to my parents.

The rest of the night was just phenomenal in every way and I thank Shannon, Chris, the chefs, staff, and everyone else at Naturally Delicious for making it a flawless night. We were in awe how ND thought of every little detail and made our night and our memories of our wedding so enjoyable.

You cannot go wrong with this company and if you want a painless, worry-free wedding planning experience and wedding night, then it would be in your best interest to hire Naturally Delicious to make your wedding or any other event perfect.

10/07/09

Brooklyn Wedding

by CQuintero

We recently had our wedding at the Brooklyn Historical Society where Naturally Delicious is the exclusive caterer. ND is still working out their relationship with BHS so things didn't go quite at smoothly when dealing wtih the space...we weren't able to set up until 3pm for a 5pm wedding and drinks couldn't be set out until 4:45, they were holding a conference the day we had our walk through, and the lighting for the reception area is pretty limited and was a bit bright.

That being said working with ND/Coralie directly went smoothly and the food was really good, we loved that it was all seasonal and that some of the produce came from their own garden. I did feel like we were encouraged to choose from the list of items they felt comfortable with, but they have some great choices and they were really flexible working with our budget, which we appreciated. Overall a good experience that met our expectations. Thanks!

• Pros: Great passed appetizers, seasonal menus
• Cons: still working on their relationship with BHS

09/17/09

Best. Caterer. Ever.

by brooklynrlg

We discovered Loren Michelle and her company Naturally Delicious by way of a recommendation from our wedding venue, powerHouse Books. We didn't have any strict guidelines for selecting a caterer but did want to find someone who 1) had done events at pHB before and 2) could also manage and coordinate the event on the day of.

ND was a natural choice. Loren set up a meeting with us within a few days, and hosted us for an amazing tasting at her Court Street catering office later on. We had a vague idea of a menu in mind and Loren assembled an inspiring (and totally unique) menu that we both loved.

As someone who does fundraising events professionally, I can truthfully say that I felt in good hands with her from day one. She managed our vendors with grace and professionalism. She remained sensitive to our budget needs throughout, considered our needs and happiness at all times, and really - truly - produced an amazing wedding.

Also - our guestse are still talking about how much they loved the food. Which I think is pretty darn special.

• Pros: Food our wedding guests are still talking about...

05/31/09

January Wedding

by LHirsch

Naturally Delicious catered our daughter's January wedding this year in Manhattan. Our new son-in-law is from New Zealand and knowing his family and friends, several vegetarians, would be in attendance, we had many concerns about our menu. Loren Michelle, owner and chef, was extremely helpful with creative suggestions, both for hors d'oeuvres and entrees. Loren also created a designer dual cocktail offering that was perfect for a winter wedding. Loren's top notch dessert delights and sweets are not to be overlooked! All of our food was delicious and their presentation was outstanding. Naturally Delicious' quiet secret, however, is Chris, our Captain of the catering staff. He knows exactly how to handle and manage a brilliant event! He is a tremendous asset to the Naturally Delicious team and a definite request for any event! We have had so many complements from our guests and it just speaks volumes for Naturally Delicious!

P.S. We have also had Thanksgiving dinner catered by Naturally Delicious and it is a home run!

04/16/09

Wish I had a reason to use them again sometime soon!

by Villavicencio

When thinking about what was most important to us for our wedding, along with keeping it small and intimate, we decided we wanted a venue with character and food that our guests would remember. With an budget that could not be flexed we researched a few local caterers and quickly connected with Naturally Delicious. We appreciate the efforts the company makes to source locally and even cooler that they grow vegetables in their own garden. Coralie, our contact was on top of our event as if it were a huge piece of business, when in reality, they could have done it with their eyes closed. Time was taken with us, efforts were made to ensure our comfort, patience was provided when we were unsure if the timing of our wedding during the economic-crisis was the right thing to do and personal interest was taken to make the night ours. A definite recommendation – and our food-savvy guests’ mouths are still watering. Thank you Coralie and team.

• Pros: Personalized service, sustainability, food!

04/12/09

LOVE IT

by HapPiNesS

I gotta agree with everyone. This place is like on the breast in brooklyn =]

Awesome staff nice enviroment good food

need i say more ? =P

04/11/09

Great Catering & Party Planning

by JenniferBrilliant

At first the plans for my 50th birthday party were modest. But, because of the professional support I received for this event from Coralie Paris, the event planner, I became confident to do it up as I dreamed. The evening was magical. Our backyard looked like an elegant country club. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. I relaxed and enjoyed the party because the staff was exceptional and attentive. One staff member generously sewed a button back on my daughter’s sweater when it fell off, after seeing her sad face. My celebration was handled with excellence right down to each detail, including the clean up. I highly recommend Naturally Delicious.

• Pros: professional service from start to finish

03/31/09

provided stress free party planning

by LLosardo

I had an excellent experience working with this catering service. The staff was helpful and proactive at all times. The food was not only terrific but I had such an extensive menu to choose from and was so satisfied with the event menu. i am looking forward to hiring them next year for another family event.

• Pros: proffessional, patient, and pleasurable to work with.
• Cons: What are the drawbacks?

03/13/09

Amazing Attention to Detail

by Suzy

Naturally Delicious catered our wedding in DUMBO, Brooklyn and made it such an incredible event! The service was amazing - and they really listened to our dreams and wants and made it a reality for us.

Our guests were full and happy and wowed by the menu!

• Pros: fun, festive food!
• Cons: What are the drawbacks?

02/05/09

All-Around Excellence

by smilks

I used Naturally Delicious's drop-off service for my husband's birthday party. I was already impressed by the service I received via phone & email. We are both vegetarians, so we are aften concerned about food services being knowledgeable about our needs. Shannon put my mind at ease immediately, as she is also vegetarian. There were tons of options for us on their menu & they were amenable to making a pasta change in the entree. I continued to be impressed when the food came; it was fabulous. Even the meat-eaters indulged heavily. We ordered 4 hot hors d'oeuvres, an entree & 2 sides. There was more than enough food & all of it was tasty. The directions for heating the food were clear. I appreciated the printed menus for the table, as well as the flowers that were sent along. There was also a follow-up email asking how things went. I give Naturally Delicious high marks all-around.

• Pros: Excellent food & service
• Cons: None