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Categories: charlottesville catering, charlottesville wedding cake Address: 1137-A Emmet Street
Barracks Road Shopping Center
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Phone: 434-295-6037

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09/17/2011

HotCakes is the best kept secret when it comes to catering in the Charlottesville, VA area. We had a tight budget and Lisa, the owner of Hotcakes, did everything possible to give us what we wanted within the budget. She is a pleasure to work with... very knowledgeable, detail oriented and passionate about making sure that your wedding is exactly what you dreamed of. We had a cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres, a plated salad, a family style dinner service and a wedding cake. The food was fantastic - it tasted fresh and flavorful. People were raving about the steak. We weren't able to eat much during the wedding, but they made an amazing and plentiful bag to go. They may be called HotCakes, but their regular catering is top notch as well. The service is fantastic as they go above and beyond to make your day special. Additionally, the presentation of the food was excellent!

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05/01/2011

Lisa was wonderful to work with. She is pleasant and seems to share the joy of the occasion. She is very creative with your budget, and does not pressure you to spend more than you can afford. Lisa also had good idea for how to lay out the reception.

We had an assortment of delicious sandwiches, including vegetarian options. We also had sides such as fruit and the phenomenal sesame noodles that I get every time I visit the Hotcakes restaurant. Hotcakes even accommodated a severe food allergy of one of our guests.

Our cake was delicious. We selected a white cake with raspberry melba filling. It looked gorgeous and tasted delicious.

The only thing that I didn't quite understand was that HotCakes didn't put the flowers we had given them on the cake as planned. Instead they stuck candy mints to it. It ended up being OK because my aunt is a professional baker, so she enjoyed adding the flowers for us halfway through the reception. I would recommend, though, that other brides be very clear about how you would like the cake decorated. Even with this minor glitch, I was quite pleased with the cake.

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06/27/2009

Lisa McEwan and her team at Hot Cakes made the most amazing wedding cake ever for us. We ordered a hazelnut praline cake with a hazelnut meringue, and hazelnut frosting. Everyone loved it -- even our friends who normally hate wedding cake could not stop raving about it. Fortunately, we had some left-overs that we shared with our family -- everyone wanted seconds! Hot Cakes even provided us with a 4-inch separate anniversary tier to take home. Instead of a cake-topper, we used flowers. Hot Cakes arranged the flowers, provided by Patterson's Florist, on the cake for us which was simply decorated with swiss dots and purple ribbon -- the cake looked stunning. The problem with most bakers, is that while the cake may look beautiful, it doesn't taste very good. Hot Cakes delivered on all levels, hands down. We could not have been more pleased with the cake, the service and the cost.

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06/27/2009

Lisa McEwan of Hot Cakes made the most amazing wedding cake ever for us. We ordered a hazelnut praline cake with a hazelnut meringue, and hazelnut frosting. Everyone loved it -- even our friends who normally hate wedding cake could not stop raving about it. Fortunately, we had some left-overs that we shared with our family -- everyone wanted seconds! Hot Cakes even provided us with a 4-inch separate anniversary tier to take home. Instead of a cake-topper, we used flowers. Hot Cakes arranged the flowers, provided by Patterson's Florist, on the cake for us which was simply decorated with swiss dots and purple ribbon -- the cake looked stunning. The problem with most bakers, is that while the cake may look beautiful, it doesn't taste very good. Hot Cakes delivered on all levels, hands down. We could not have been more pleased with the cake, the service and the cost.

Vendor response to review

Valerie - you are a doll thanks for your sweet note--I'll be so very happy to share this with our bakers who actually did the hands on thing to make the cake (I was just details, advice & coordination). We did well together organizing all the details via email, didn't we?

Best wishes to you and Patrick---please let me know if we can do anything for you in the future.
Lisa

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10/26/2008

Hotcakes was a pleasure to deal with from the planning stages of our wedding reception right through the day-of our wedding. They are extremely quick to respond to any and all questions and requests [and we had a lot of those!]. They are extremely professional and we were highly impressed that the owner was with us from day one and even on-site throughout our entire wedding reception! The food was great but the service was even better! Everything turned out just as we had discussed during the planning. A few logistical items were switched the day-of (bar & table set-up, etc.) but their flexiblity and service was excellent and everything was set-up very nicely.
Hotcakes also provided our wedding cake & groom's cake. The wedding cake was not only beautiful but also delicious! I can't tell you how many people commented on how yummy our cakes were! The wedding cake looked exactly as I had envisioned and discussed beforehand (as I had sent a photo of the design I liked). It was very nice to have the same vendor provide the cakes and catering all in one.
I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for great catering with excellent service & professionalism.

Vendor response to review

Thanks to L&R for their review of HotCakes and we wish them much happiness in their future together.

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Vendor recommendation from MS Events

Great Caterer I always love the food!!!!

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Vendor recommendation from Gentle Gardener Green Design

Forever professional, polished and creating beautiful food and cakes, HotCakes is a wonderful collaborator with Gentle Gardener Green Design for your events. Lisa's team made my wedding cake, and I know you will enjoy what they can create for you.

About HotCakes

HotCakes has been working with Virginia brides since 1987. We marry our abundant wedding experience with your imagination to create your perfect wedding reception, wedding cake, rehearsal dinner, or other event.

We also have a gourmet cafe and bakery in the Barracks Road Shopping Center where you can sample many of our recipes, 7 days/week. At any time you can call us to schedule an appointment with our catering staff to discuss your wedding plans.


FAQ for HotCakes

Besides cakes, what other types of desserts do you provide?
Cheese, Cookies, Cupcakes, Dessert Buffet, Fruit, Groom's Cake, Pastries
What additional services do you provide?
Consultations, On-site Delivery, On-site Setup, Tastings
What dietary needs can you accommodate?
Gluten Free, Kosher, Lactose Free, Organic, Vegan
Do you provide customary cakes, such as Croquembouche?
Yes
Are you licensed by the state health department?
Yes
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?
Limited Bar, Open Bar
What alcohol services do you provide?
Champagne Toast, House Beer, House Wine, Premium Liquor
What types of cuisine do you cater?
American (New), American (Traditional), French, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Southern, Southwestern, Spanish, Thai
Do you accommodate dietary needs?
Gluten Free, Kosher, No Pork, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Do you offer a tasting for potential clients?
We have a variety of prepared foods and sweets in our store each day for impromptu sampling. We will prepare sample menus for brides to approve.
Are you also able to provide the wedding cake?
Yes, we make delicious, beautiful wedding cakes
If a bride decides to bring her own wedding cake, do you have a cake cutting fee? If yes, how much is the fee?
No, if a bride should serve a cake from another source, our staff would slice and serve it without additional charge.
Are you licensed to sell alcohol? If yes, where are you licensed?
Yes, we have a VA ABC caterer's license that allows us to provide and / or serve all varieties of alcoholic beverages.
Do you allow outside alcohol? If yes, what is the corkage fee?
If the bride provides alcoholic beverages our staff will chill, serve, and dispose of glass bottles. Our corkage fee is $40 / case of wine, $20 per case of beer, $20 per bottle of liquor. We do not charge corkage to serve wine at wineries.
Do you provide rentals for items such as linens and flatware?
Yes, we'll orchestrate all necessary rental equipment to make sure that everything is perfect.
Are you able to provide your own wait staff?
Yes, HotCakes service staff will set up, insure that the event flows smoothly, and clean up completely after the wedding.
What is your maximum catering capacity?
300

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