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lianoges
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06/25/2011

Brown's did an excellent job making wedding day run smoothly. We did not have to think about them at all and the food was top notch. I can tell they used premium ingredients. They packed my husband and I a nice variety of left over food to take with us, and the rest of the food was handily packaged in Styrofoam for my family to take. The tip was included in their fee and no one set out a tip jar during the reception, which was nice. They have a new policy to provide every bride/groom with a personal butler, which I was afraid would be awkward. What would I do with a butler? But Lucas was great. He was earnest about his job, didn't hover, and quickly did anything we asked to help out. He even ran out to get extra ice while the catering van was suck in the mud in the back of the venue. The van was stuck for a solid half our and it took at least 6 of the staff to get it out. But no one bothered me about it! It was great, they solved the problem and carried on without any drama.Word of advice: When you are negotiating your contract, commit to fewer dishes than you might need, and round down on your guest count. Once you sign a contract, you can not decrease the guest count or subtract dishes. You can later change dishes or add dishes, but not take any away.

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11/13/2010

Brown's catering was the best deal for us. They had linens, silverware, glasses, certified bartenders, servers, buffet options, all the catering supplies, set up, cake service, and clean up. When we met with the Chef during an open house the initial proposal was higher than our budget. But Chef was EASY to work with and we were able to sign up for the prime rib dinner, appetizers, crisp pear salad, pot sticker and breads and spreads that FIT our budget! We are still getting compliments on the dinner served and the service given. One of the servers came up to me nicely and warned me (later in the evening bare foot on the dance floor) to be careful of some broken glass. We were so taken care of-we didn't worry about a thing the day of the wedding. At the end of the night they even had food out for guest to snack on late into the evening and a to-go box for the bride and groom to snack on later! They thought of everything. [if you read between the lines on the lower graded ratings...the bridezillas are NOT realistic you cannot feed 250-300 people for $3000 that's $10/per person for dinner for appetizers, dinner, glassware, silverware, dishes, set up, clean up, & tax...that's IMPOSSIBLE!!] If your realistic about your needs-Chef Brown will not only make your menu fit-his team can create the perfect level of service for your event!

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10/01/2010

All-inclusive service is right - they were fabulous. Working with Julie in all the pre-wedding planning was a pleasure and the staff that actually worked our wedding was incredible. Everyone enjoyed the food as it was fresh and delicious (we were worried that the food would seem "old" considering Brown's location and our venue being so far apart, but there was no problem). Even though we chose to have our food served buffet-style there were people coming thru taking plates and keeping everything clean and neat the whole time. I would definitely recommend Brown's!

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07/31/2010

When first meeting with this company, you really get the idea that this is the best bargin for your buck. They do business a little differently and for those of us who have never got married, can be easily swindled by this. They didn't tell us there was a minimum until after we put our deposit down and they said we could do one thing and then changed their minds later. Their contract is pretty specific and things still went wrong on our wedding day which was really unfortunate. They gave us colored layovers that we didn't ask for (not the biggest deal), they didn't have the vegetarian option they promised for my vegetarian guests, they gave our guests cans of beer when I specifically told them to put them in glasses. These things were really very small issues. On the flip side, they showed up, the food, although limited variety, was good, and they cleaned up nicely. Most of the problem I had was with after we booked and the contact person changed and things were getting all messed up... Ultimately, you can find better quality/more variety at a lower price than here. Also remember that a lot of your venues will supply tables, chairs, linens, silverware, plates, cups, and other things you need... so getting an all inclusive caterer isn't that important!

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07/23/2010

Brown's Catering catered my dinner buffet at my wedding. The food was pretty good. We had chicken, potatoes, and mixed vegatables. There was lots of left over food which we got to take home:)Julie was quite attentive to my husband and I and she always made sure we had drinks in our hands. This was very helpful because we were too busy to get our own. Also, at the end of the night she had packaged two dinners and put a bottle of our champagne in the limo. it was nice to be able to have a midnight snack once we were back at the hotel.The linens were set up beautifully and there was a lot of wait staff. We also recieved a free appitizer because our friends booked with Brown's and said we refered them. It was very good!Brown's Catering cleaned up after my event and did a great job serving at our wedding!

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07/10/2010

Absolutely fantastic. The food was delicious. The staff was courteous and they took care of EVERYTHING!!!! I would literally recommend this company to anyone and everyone I knew was getting married!

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4.2 out of 5.0
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04/09/2010

We had a 175 person 3 entree buffet. The Service was incredible, they had our venue set up in no time, and the food was really really good! We have had so many compliments on our food. I was so impressed the day of our wedding to see such a large professional looking staff to feed our guests. There was no shortage of food, people got to take home left overs! My only concern working with Brown's catering is that throughout the planning process, there seemed to be a lot of confusion in their office, which resulted in frequent phone calls between me and the office staff. All and all, they did a fabulous job!

About Brown's Catering

The Northwest's finest full-service gourmet catering company.

At Brown's Catering, we offer an All-Inclusive Service. That means when you pay for food, you also get: Chef Labor, Serving Staff Labor, Real China Plates (now 4 styles to choose from), Real Forks, Knives and Spoons, Water Glasses, Colored Linen Overlays, Colored Napkins, Table Linens, Silver or Gold Charger Plates, Set-up of the Event, and Clean-up of the Event, for no additional charge.

Please visit our website at www.BrownsCatering1972.com for more information about us and our all-inclusive service.

FAQ for Brown's Catering

What catering services do you provide?
Buffet, Cocktail Reception, Family Style, Hors d'oeuvres - Displayed, Hors d'oeuvres - Passed, Plated, Stations
What bar services do you provide?
Cash Bar, Limited Bar, Open Bar
What alcohol services do you provide?
Champagne Toast, House Beer, House Wine, Premium Liquor, Rail Liquor, Specialty Beer, Specialty Wine
What types of cuisine do you cater?
American (New), American (Traditional), Asian, Cajun, Caribbean, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Pan-Asian, Southern, Southwestern, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese
Do you accommodate dietary needs?
Gluten Free, Lactose Free, No Pork, Vegan, Vegetarian
Do you offer a tasting for potential clients?
We have monthly open houses where everyone is invited to taste our food, meet with Chef Anthony and tour the facilities.
Are you also able to provide the wedding cake?
While we do provide dessert options on our menu as well as sheet cakes, we do not provide tiered wedding cake.
Do you allow outside alcohol? If yes, what is the corkage fee?
Yes, outside alcohol is allowed and there is no corkage fee. We do offer different bar services for you to choose from.
Do you provide rentals for items such as linens and flatware?
We provide an all-inclusive service, which means that all of the linens, dishes and serving staff is included in the price of food.
Are you able to provide your own wait staff?
We provide a wait staff as part of our all-inclusive service.
What is your maximum catering capacity?
5000
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Does the cost-per-person just cover the food, or are charges such as staff, plates, silverware, glasses, charger plates, linens, Chef Labor, set-up, and clean-up included in the price of the meal? The cost-per-person includes all of your Chef labor, Serving staff labor, Real China Plates, Real Forks, Real Knives, and Real Spoons, Real Water Glasses, Colored linen Overlays, Colored linen Napkins, Table linens, Silver Charger Plates, Set-up of the event, and Clean-up of the event.How many events do you cater in the in the same day? Each crew only caters 1 event a day to ensure your event gets all the attention it needs and deserves.Are you licensed? (this means that they have health department permit and have event liability insurance ) Do you have alcohol liability insurance? We ARE licensed and have Event Liability Insurance and we also have a 2 Million Dollar Alcohol Liability Insurance.How many hours of service do you include in the overall cost? We include 9 hours of service. How long have you been in business, what experience, background, and culinary schooling do you have? We have been in business since 1972 and have done well over 2000 weddings alone. Our Executive Chef graduated from Johnson and Wells Culinary School and has also cooked in Paris, France under the late Great Chef, Patrick Clark. When is the food for your event cooked/prepared? The food is not even ordered until 2 days before the event to ensure freshness. All your food is cooked on the day of your wedding.What is the staff to guest ratio? We provide 1 Server per 25 guests. Depending on the number of guests, we also provide at least One Head Chef who will oversee all of your catering services. What are my options with any left over food?We consider any leftover food yours. (As long as you sign the left-over food waiver) You have many options; we can box them up for you to take home, we can box them up for your guests to take home, or we can donate them to a Women’s Shelter that we work with.Do you offer a vegetarian option? And are able to accommodate guests with food allergies?Definitely. We have many vegetarian options on our menu and accommodate guests with food allergies quite often. If food costs rise, will my final bill also rise?No. What you’re contracted to pay is what you pay no matter how high food costs rise.Can we see the kitchen our food will be prepared in? Absolutely! We recommend that you come see our kitchen so you’ll know where your food is being prepared.Do you recycle?Yes, we do recycle. Brown’s Catering is very environmentally friendly. By using real china plates, real silverware, and linen tablecloths, we do not have to use paper, plastic, or styrofoam items. We also work with a company called General Biodiesel so that we can recycle our cooking oil as well. Will I meet the person who will be cooking my food?YES!If we provide our own wine, do you charge a corkage fee? No, we do not charge a corkage fee.Can we see pictures of previous events?YES! We have many pictures of the events we have previously catered. What do the Servers wear? We have causal uniforms or formal uniforms for our servers to wear depending on what you’d prefer. At my event, who will be in charge (does the catering company provide a Chef, Head Server?Yes! The Head Chef at your event will also be your day of catering coordinator. They work closely with the Executive Chef and the Event Coordinators to ensure they know all the details for your event. Do you have set menus or can you customize menus according to the theme or style of your event?Yes! Our Chef loves to customize menus in order to help make your event unique and special to you!How much does an average catering job cost?Every job is unique and the price will depend on the menu that you select. The best thing to do is to come in for a free no obligation consultation. It is very important to go to meet the caterer you are considering and grade them on quality of service, quality of food, and what kind of value you are getting for your dollar. We understand that your budget is very important and we will do our very best to help you stay within your budget. When you come in for a consultation with us, we will give you several different price quotes so that you will truely be able to compare our quote and services to other caterers. What does it mean to be all inclusive? When you pay for the food, you also get, Chef labor, Serving staff labor, Real China Plates, Real Forks, Knives, and Spoons, Water Glasses, Colored linen Overlays, Colored Napkins, Table linens, Silver Charger Plates, Set-up of the event, and Clean-up of the event, for NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

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