4.6
Praised by couples for:
Food quality and taste
Seasoned professional
Table setting and decorations
Catering with Style & Elegance
Southeastern Wisconsin
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I don’t even know where to begin—our experience with Irene Catering was absolutely outstanding! From the very start, the food tasting was a wonderful experience. Everything we tried was delicious, and it was so helpful to sample different options and customize our menu to exactly what we wanted for our wedding day.
Mark was an incredible support throughout the entire process. I emailed him constantly with questions, and he always responded quickly—usually within a day—with thoughtful and thorough answers. He was organized, professional, and his reminders during the last couple of weeks leading up to the wedding were a lifesaver. He truly made the planning process so much easier and gave us peace of mind every step of the way.
On the wedding day itself, we couldn’t have asked for anything better. Mark and his team executed everything flawlessly. The service was smooth, the presentation was beautiful, and the food was beyond amazing. Our guests are still raving about it—especially the appetizers! Throughout the night, we kept hearing how incredible everything tasted, and it made us so happy to know our family and friends enjoyed it as much as we did.
We are beyond grateful for Mark and the entire Irene Catering team. Everything was perfect, and we wouldn’t change a single thing. Choosing them was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and we would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a top-notch catering experience
Kristina B.
5.0
On a day that can be very awesome and stressful, Irene’s exceeded all of our expectations. The food was fantastic and their staff was very kind. If there were any dietary restrictions, Irene’s was not afraid to personalize. This was done without raising prices for the handful of applicable guests. Throughout working with them, Irene’s always worked with an affordable budget and, at times, gave more value than what we paid for. If you’re getting married, I would highly recommend working with them!
Debbie W.
5.0
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Irene’s Catering brings delicious food served with style and elegance to weddings in Milwaukee, WI. With more than six decades of experience, the team prides itself on offering amazing meals at an affordable rate.
Irene’s Catering has been recognized as one of the country’s leading caterers, so you’re in good hands with the team. Passionate about catering, these professionals stay up-to-date with industry trends and adapt to the ever-changing needs of engaged couples. With high-quality and creative offerings, each menu will delight with options for everyone in attendance.
With Irene’s Catering, the team can organize any type of service to suit your preferences, with custom pricing to align with varying budgets. Whether you envision an elegant, seated dinner, a relaxed buffet, or a mix of food stations, they’ll help bring your vision to life in a way that’s tailored to you. Complimentary food tastings can be arranged ahead of the big day, ensuring you're completely happy with the final menu for the main event. Let the team take care of all the details so you can relax and enjoy celebrating with loved ones.
What You'll Love About Irene’s Catering
Couples loved their experience with Irene's Catering and recognized the passion that the team puts into their work. Guests were full of praise for the delicious dishes served throughout the celebration. Read through the reviews to see what past clients have said about their experience with this company.
Woman-owned Business
71+ years in business
Speaks English
Large team (21+ members)
Details
Cuisine
American
BBQ
Cajun
Chinese
Eastern European
French
Fusion
Greek
Hawaiian
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latin American
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Northeastern
Seafood
Southern
Southwestern
Specialty
Thai
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Organic
Sugar Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
Servers
Awards and Affiliations
2019 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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4.6
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Kristina B
Highlighted review.
5.0
I don’t even know where to begin—our experience with Irene Catering was absolutely outstanding! From the very start, the food tasting was a wonderful experience. Everything we trie...
d was delicious, and it was so helpful to sample different options and customize our menu to exactly what we wanted for our wedding day.
Mark was an incredible support throughout the entire process. I emailed him constantly with questions, and he always responded quickly—usually within a day—with thoughtful and thorough answers. He was organized, professional, and his reminders during the last couple of weeks leading up to the wedding were a lifesaver. He truly made the planning process so much easier and gave us peace of mind every step of the way.
On the wedding day itself, we couldn’t have asked for anything better. Mark and his team executed everything flawlessly. The service was smooth, the presentation was beautiful, and the food was beyond amazing. Our guests are still raving about it—especially the appetizers! Throughout the night, we kept hearing how incredible everything tasted, and it made us so happy to know our family and friends enjoyed it as much as we did.
We are beyond grateful for Mark and the entire Irene Catering team. Everything was perfect, and we wouldn’t change a single thing. Choosing them was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and we would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a top-notch catering experience
Debbie W
5.0
On a day that can be very awesome and stressful, Irene’s exceeded all of our expectations. The food was fantastic and their staff was very kind. If there were any dietary restricti...
ons, Irene’s was not afraid to personalize. This was done without raising prices for the handful of applicable guests. Throughout working with them, Irene’s always worked with an affordable budget and, at times, gave more value than what we paid for. If you’re getting married, I would highly recommend working with them!
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Isaiah Z
5.0
Irene's Catering did a great job for our wedding. On my side of the family we have tons of members who are gluten free or have other dietary needs. Irene's offered a great service ...
by being flexible to our catering needs. Our wedding involved 200 guests and Irene's did an incredible job of distributing the food, as well as the proceeding clean up. The food also tasted incredible!
Elizabeth H
5.0
We loved our experience with Irene's! Mark was great to work with, from the tasting to sending emails with deadlines and his quick responses to questions. The food was also very ve...
ry good! We also ended up opting for their desserts instead of a wedding cake which was a total hit... when in doubt try the brownies. Also the staff was extremely kind and professional on the day of. They also packed us a to go box with food to take home after the wedding - that was so consideration. We would highly recommend booking with Irene's!
Kelsey W
5.0
Mark was amazing to work with! He is so friendly and passionate about his job! Irene's catered our food for our wedding. We did appetizers, a buffet, and a late night snack. We did...
a tasting with them before we booked. On the day of the event all the staff was super friendly and helpful! The food was delicious! We received many compliments from our guests about how delicious the food was. They also sent us a to go box after the wedding which was appreciated! I would highly recommend Irene's.
Chase S
5.0
Irene’s catered our wedding in June 2023, you should 100% choose them as your wedding caterer! Mark was great to work with and quick to respond to all of our questions. We had seve...
ral dietary accommodations and they worked hard to accommodate everyone, including when we had a last minute change with a guest that didn’t report a restriction, which was greatly appreciated!
We went with appetizer stations and a dinner buffet with a seated salad option, which I’d highly recommend! The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and helpful, and they moved everyone through the buffet efficiently! A lot of our guests commented how great the food was during and after the event. Everyone loved the meatball appetizer! The staff makes sure that the bride and groom get a plate of their appetizers and take home food afterwards which is thoughtful. If you’re on the fence, go with Irene’s!
Meg V
5.0
Long story short: you need to choose Irene’s for your wedding caterer! The food and service were top notch! Mark was oh-so helpful and responsive throughout the entire planning pro...
cess! The food was delicious and so reasonably priced! Our guests told us our apps in particular were wonderful! One guest said the beef we served at dinner was the best beef he’s ever had! ALL of the food was wonderful and if that alone doesn’t sell you, the service was even better! One of the servers was so kind she made me cry tears of joy! I truly can’t say enough positive things about Irene’s, so you’re just going to have to book them and see for yourself! 10/10 recommend!
Krystal S
5.0
Mark was great to work with. Irene’s was delicious!!! We had a really good feeling about them after realizing how upfront and humble they are (as our food tasting was ok and one of...
our main dishes were messed up). They made a special dish for my husband to pick up and us to try again. It was delicious and we signed on with them. They made coordinating so easy. All the wait staff were super friendly and very attentive. Our wedding meal was sooo yummy and everyone even told us how good the food was and how nice it was they were accommodating to special diets. We would definitely recommend Irene’s!!!
Jane N
4.0
The food was very good. All of our guests with food allergies were very well taken care of. One guest with severe diary and gluten allergies told me she was super impressed with th...
e food. We did notice that the food during our tasting was fantastic, and the sauce/marinade for the chicken that we really liked wasn’t as prominent on the wedding day so some guests complained about the chicken seeming slightly dry. Some guests towards the end of the line also commented on dwindling quantities because the caterers were hesitant to open up the next batch (but leftovers get donated to a local church that helps feed those in need so it’s for a good cause).
Olga C
5.0
Delicious, delicious high quality ingredients and food. Excellent service. They did a phenomenal job for our wedding.
Rachel J
5.0
Irene’s catered our wedding on 9.24.22 at The Ivy House and did an outstanding job! We went with the stations package and our guests loved it!! The food was fantastic and well disp...
layed and we got many compliments on it!
The staff went above and beyond to help my husband and I and made sure we had everything we need all throughout the evening! They even gave us a to go bag afterwards. Mark was great to work with as well during the planning process! He was super responsive and always answered all my questions and emails right away! We also loved that Irene’s likes to use local vendors for their ingredients/food and that was one of the reasons we chose them!
We definitely recommend Irene’s Catering!
anonymous u
1.0
The representative I spoke with on the phone to talk about menu sampling was extremely hostile and rude to me. Do not bother interacting with this belligerent vendor unless you en...
joy being screamed at. I only wanted to hear about their menu and was treated like dirt and yelled at for some reason. A bit puzzled by this interaction from a psychological standpoint... Sorry for being interested in your business I guess .
Response from Irene’s Catering
Irene’s strives to provide a seamless process to gather your event information and preferr...
ed menus in order to give the best tasting experience possible. If I came off rude or insensitive in my explanation, I deeply apologize. In no way did I intend to provide an experience like this for you. I have a great passion for this industry, and I intend to do better moving forward. Please accept my apology.
Nicole H
4.0
Irene’s is a great catering option if you need one for your wedding! We had to hire last minute when our initial venue went out of business and Mark was quick to reply and help us ...
get booked. He & the chef we’re attentive at the tasting and made sure we felt comfortable with the chosen appetizers & meal. As for the day of the wedding, the food was 10/10. I had so many guests say it’s the best they’ve had at a wedding before and I agree! The Irene’s Chicken was recommended by Mark and it was the star of the show! Other than that we did have some issues with service and that’s why I’m only giving 4 stars. First, half the staff didn’t show up- so everything was behind & chaotic, and other vendors had to step in to setup and serve food/water which was unfortunate. Also we had miscommunications about allergies. Allergy free meals were not served first nor were the guests informed I’d the family style food was safe for them, so many ended up eating much later, and one even almost ate food that would have caused a reaction. I recommend more clear instructions if you have guests with allergies. Otherwise I would book them again due to the upfront service from Mark & the amazing food!
Theresa D
5.0
We loved Irene’s as our caterer for our wedding! They were very punctual, professional, & friendly. They were really accommodating of our needs, & of last-minute changes too that w...
e made to our menu which was so nice. They were very clear in their communication throughout the whole event and came up to us several times throughout the night to check in, even just to compliment our wedding decorations & such which was so nice too! They were SO friendly & nice, especially the head chef! With all that, the food was decent & very affordable. They did everything they could to make our day the best day ever. In summary, 10/10, highly recommend Irene’s Catering for your events services 😊 thank you!!
Joe M
5.0
Thank you so much Irenes! Your staff was amazing and professional. Our guests raved about the hors d’ oeuvres reception, especially the mashed potato bar served in martini glasses...
. You helped make our day special and elegant, and the value for what we got was unparalleled. Exactly what we wanted! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Thank you!
Jessica S
5.0
Irene’s was terrific! They were our first tasting and after a few other tastings we came back to Irene’s because they had the best tasting food and price! Mark at Irene’s was very ...
easy to work with and super attentive to all the details. Once Covid hit, they walked through all the changes that needed to be made for a buffet. They were willing to work with us on changes up to two weeks before! They even said they could work out of a garage if they had to for our wedding. They helped not only with the buffet, but also cutting and plating our sheet cakes, and serving pizza at the end of the night. Chicken Irene is SOOO good! I have gotten many compliments. Irene’s was very professional! Definitely check out Irene’s!
Nicole S
1.0
I suggest all engaged couples stay away from Irene's. My fiance and I took the time to look through all of their options and create two separate menus to quote out. Once receiving ...
our quotes, we chose which proposal we could like to move forward with and scheduled a tasting with Mark. Weeks later, out of the blue, he randomly emailed us stating that he canceled our tasting and said "I do not believe that our menu is what you are looking for". There was no communication aside from sending in our quote request, choosing which one we wanted to move forward with, and scheduling a tasting. I asked for an explanation as to why they would cancel with us and why they thought a menu that we chose wasn't what we wanted. I received no response from Mark with an explanation and in turn emailed their general email. I received a response saying "this has never happened before" and that they would get back to me with an explanation. I never received a response from them either. I am thankful we never handed over money to them. We will be happy to book through another caterer that has compassion and communication skills.
Response from Irene’s Catering
It is very unfortunate that you actually believe what you have posted. All communication ...
has been with your mother as she had instructed. (many emails, and several phone conversations) As mentioned by her, you had your heart set on a low priced BBQ joint to cater your event....not the upscale catering that we provide. This is what she wanted, not bbq as you wanted. Prior to cancelling your tasting, she emailed me to tell me that you loved everything ate at the inexpensive place and that any chance to change your mind at a tasting would be tough. For this reason, we cancelled your tasting.
Megan F
5.0
Irene's was absolutely wonderful from start to finish for our wedding! We worked closely with Mark to coordinate our big day. He was very responsive and detail-oriented from my fir...
st inquiry, to the tasting, finalizing the menu, and finally serving up our meal.
Mark and team provided our guests with an incredible spread, made from scratch and our guests could tell the difference. We received multiple compliments about the hand-passed apps, the dinner, and the late night snack. Serving a great meal was very important to us as we hosted our wedding and Irene's helped us deliver that!
The staff at our event was kind and attentive - even setting aside appetizer plates for both my husband and I to make sure we got a few bites as we mingled during the cocktail hour. I can't recommend Irene's enough - make sure to try the buttercream brownies if you have a chance!
Response from Irene’s Catering
Thank you Megan!!! We enjoyed working with you both throughout the entire process!!
Natalie M
5.0
Irene's was absolutely perfect for our wedding! Mark was so personable, the food was DELICIOUS and so much/so filling, they were so accommodating about food allergies, and the lead...
ladies were just AMAZING and helped SO MUCH; reminding me of things I needed to do, putting out our cake, etc. I cannot recommend Irene's enough and look forward to working with them in the future for any catering needs.
Our wedding was for 200 people, and the food prep and execution was perfect.
Traci K
5.0
I wish that there was an option to give six stars because they definitely would earn every single one of them. From the very beginning Mark went above and beyond to make sure every...
thing was done to the highest standard. He would think of even the smallest detail to make sure everything went perfectly. On the day of the wedding my guests were blown away by how delicious the food tasted and how top notch the service was.
One of the biggest decisions of a wedding day is who will provide the meal and I cannot say enough about how much we loved working with Irene’s. If I can give one piece of advice to brides it would without a doubt be to book with Irene’s.
Julia L
5.0
Irene's Catering could not have been easier to work with! Mark kept an open line of communication and helped us through any questions or concerns we had. Mark worked with us to kee...
p the food within our budget. When it came to the day of the wedding the food was delicious! The people working the event were helpful and made food service quick and easy.
Sara S
5.0
We had a great experience with Irene's. Mark was so accommodating during the planning and the event staff day of was awesome. We had a lot of compliments on dinner, would recommend...
the buffet veggie lasagna!
Dana N
5.0
Irene's Catering was GREAT, food was AMAZING, and staff was WONDERFUL. Mark was very prompt with emails and phone calls. Katie was in charge on the "day of" and we loved her - she ...
also met with us early at the venue to go over everything.
I cannot stop thinking about the food (Irene's chicken is delicious). We did family style, and to my knowledge, it worked out really well. We also utilized Irene's for their Bar Service (which we got a discount because we used their catering) and we heard nothing but great things.
Molly K
3.0
Working with Mark was amazing. He responded to my many many emails promptly and was very accommodating.
The services provided on our wedding day were alright. My food was room te...
mperature, and I had to spit out a chunk of my tenderloin because it was impossible to chew. (Other guests loved the food and that's why I gave a 3 star review) On our contract, we had written that we wanted a plate of hors do oeuvres, but we never got that.
My aunt had to go to the kitchen to get her food because she wasn't served, and the staff was at other tables.
A common complaint amongst guests was that when they ate a bite of cake and got up to get a drink, they would come back to an empty table. The same thing happened to me...so I didn't really get to eat a bite of my own cake (besides the cake cutting).
I addressed these issues on the follow up survey and they gave me a gift for their poor performance.
Erin S
5.0
Irene's went above and beyond to cater a delicious (and allergen friendly) meal for our wedding. We worked with Mark to schedule tastings, make our selections, and make sure our fo...
od was almost all gluten free (which was a big deal for us!). Mark was excellent to work with: attentive, detail-oriented, and quick to respond to emails or phone calls. The food at our wedding was great - we got lots of compliments. The servers and bar tenders also did an amazing job. Highly recommended!
Titi J
5.0
We worked with Mark leading up to the wedding. He was very quick to respond to our emails and very detail-oriented, which was wonderful because we did all of our planning out-of-st...
ate. Mark made sure we were well taken care of. Irene's did a wonderful job catering for our wedding. We were on a budget and it was crazy how much we got what we did from Irene's. It was actually a steal! They provided linen, flatware, and china for us, as well, which was nice because we didn't have to go out to another vendor to rent. The whole day, Irene's staff made sure that my husband and I were happy and full. They were so sweet and very attentive. They even put aside two plates filled with hors-d'oeuvres to make sure we were able to have some. They also packed us a to-go box after the wedding just in case we didn't eat at dinner. The food was delicious (especially the hand-passed apps)!
Stephanie M
5.0
food was fantastic at our wedding. Everyone raved about it. They were reasonably priced as well. I will definitely use them again if I ever need a caterer.
Kelsey W
5.0
Irene's did a great job with the food and reception set up on our wedding day! They set up all of our tables for dinner as well as the cake and appetizers and they did an amazing ...
job. Communication was very good leading up to the wedding and the food was delicious! We would highly recommend them!
Melissa M
5.0
Irene's was AMAZING at our wedding reception, I would recommend to anyone! Excellent price, way lower than the other caterers we looked at and excellent service to top it off! We w...
ere extremely pleased with the communication ahead of time, willingness to help setup runners, centerpieces, etc. and as the Bride I even had my plate filled for me in the buffet line! Our guests were extremely pleased with the chicken Irene and beef tips meal, as were we. Book Irene's and ask for Mark!!
Robyn H
5.0
Irene's did an absolutely fantastic job at my wedding, which was fairly large at 155 guests + 5 children. I received so many compliments from my guests that the food was fantastic....
Prior to the wedding, Mark, our catering manager, was responsive and accommodating with changes to the menu or guest count. The day of, the entire catering staff was professional and easy to work with. They are reasonably priced and make a quality product. They were definitely worth every penny. I highly recommend them.
Claire H
4.0
The food was fantastic. We did plated salads and buffet. The buffet took longer than they anticipated but otherwise it went very well.
Katie S
5.0
Irene's Catering was far and above a vendor that we could tell really, truly cared about making sure everything was just the way we envisioned our wedding reception to be. The staf...
f at Irene's worked with us closely leading up to the wedding to plan our menu and linens. They also worked with our reception site vendor to help set up our tables with decorations and centerpieces ahead of time on the day of the reception. The team also acted with such integrity when there was a slight miscommunication from one of their staff (stemming from someone who had left the company be0tween the time we booked their services and the time of our reception). They went above and beyond to fix the issue and we are so grateful for their efforts to keep us happy! The linens they provided were stunning! It was worth the time spent to go to their showroom and have a one-on-one planning session with their staff as everything turned out just as we had envisioned it. We would highly recommend the food as well. Our dishes were sophisticated and so delicious! We enjoyed the tasting session and discussion with the chef at the time and were pleased when they were able to adjust their menu slightly to meet our needs.
Again, we would recommend Irene's catering without any hesitation to our friends and family. Our loved ones made many comments afterwards (up to 2 weeks later) that the food was exceptional!
Rachel B
5.0
Irene's really delivered! My husband and I were having a difficult time finding a caterer that we really trusted to deliver affordable yet delicious food for our wedding. We did h...
it a few road bumps with personal issues, but Irene's never faltered in making our wedding experience everything we wanted.
Jen S
5.0
We used Irene's Catering for our wedding at Camp Wandawega this weekend and were beyond impressed! Not only did they accommodate our quirky outdoor venue, but the food was absolute...
ly delicious and their prices were very fair. They executed a beautiful charcuterie set up and family style feast. We had the time out our lives and so did our guests in large part because of the lovely meal! Thank you!!
Stephanie O
5.0
Irene's Catering recently catered our small wedding at our rural home. We had about 24 guests, with Irene's providing hand-passed hors d'oeuvres. The staff, consisting of Karina, S...
avannah and Mark, set things up, prepared much of the food in our kitchen so it was fresh, passed hors d'ouvres and cleaned up flawlessly. I couldn't have asked for better service or better food. All of my guests commented on how much they enjoyed everything. I would highly recommend Irene's Catering to anyone hosting a catered event. My new husband and I are so happy we chose them.
Response from Irene’s Catering
Hi Stephanie! Thank you so much for your lovely review - we're so happy that we got to sha...
re in your special day. Cheers to a happy marriage! - Irene's Catering Team
Anonymous
5.0
We had food stations:
Potato bar, Pasta Station, a Carving one with pork, Salad and I think the coffee station was included with the package. I was worried we weren't going to ha...
ve enough food since we didn't go with a normal buffet but I think in the end we got more food with the stations. My family loved the stations idea and are still talking about it because it was new to them (they're in the dark ages!)
The staff was really helpful to my grandparents by going out of their way and asking my grandma if they could go to the station for her (she's in a wheelchair) and I didn't even ask them to. They were very accommodating especially with me planning last minute... I had to push my wedding date up several months because I fell in love with my venue and had to take the date that was available! Overall I was very happy, I'd recommend Irene's to other brides, In fact I already have to my best friend who just got engaged.
Response from Irene’s Catering
Thank you so much for the shinning review - we loved working with you. Cheers for a happy ...
marriage! - Irene's Catering Team
Amy R
5.0
This year my husband I will be celebrating our 5th year wedding anniversary, and people are STILL talking about our food! Our couple style was relaxed and inviting, so we decided o...
n live action food stations. From the banquet servers who cleared our plats to the chef who made our awesome fajitas, everyone was so fun, upbeat and willing to go the extra mile for just about any request. I highly recommend them!
Response from Irene’s Catering
Thanks, Amy, for a wonderful review! Wow, five years has gone by fast - time flies when yo...
u're having fun! Cheers to the next five years! - Irene's Service Team
Hannah T
5.0
My husband and I picked Irene's because we liked that their menu was a bit different than those of other caterers in the area while still being traditional food most guests would e...
njoy. Overall, the food was great and the service we received was amazing.
The only drawback was that the portion sizes were much smaller than what we tried during our tasting, but I'm sure cooking for two vs. 150 accounted for that.
Overall, great food, service and value. Irene's is definitely a good bang for your buck.
Elizabeth A
3.0
The food was wonderful and was for a great price. They didn't take instructions well for the set up and my Mom had to change much of it before the ceremony. Their presentation and ...
professionalism was below average but it was worth it for the price because we couldn't afford more.
Brianna C
5.0
It isn't easy finding a caterer that has good food, perfect portions AND is under $30 per guest. But they do exist! Irene's was one of the suggested caterers given to us through ou...
r venu and both my husband and I were very pleased with them. They have been in the business for quite a long time. Their staff is friendly, knowledgeable and will make time for you no matter what. They were easy to get in touch with if we had questions or concerns and always quick to respond. They were patient and accomidating when our guest list changed a few times at the last minute (and trust me, it will!) They got everything set up and in place on time. We got a ton of compliments on the hors d'oeuvres we chose to have served (hot and cold) as well as what was served for dinner. We rented all of our linens, flatware, plates, glasses and some decorations through them which made the rental process so much less complicated. Schedule a tasting with them- the chef comes out and talks to you about the food you selected to try- I guarentee you won't be dissapointed!
Ashley W
4.0
Irene's had delicious food! Our appetizers were killer! Service was great. We had a hard time finding a caterer that didn't penalize us for having a smaller wedding, but Irene's wa...
s happy to work for us! Only complaint was that they forgot the butter at the reception and some guests said their food was "lukewarm" when they received it. Just part of the problem having food catered in to a place with a closet sized kitchen.
Maria H
4.0
Irene's catering had an excellent choice of food to fit our budget. At our food tasting there was several options for food choices we had specified. We had chosen to have food st...
ations which was a unique and awesome option. Irene's had been a little difficult to get a hold of at times which was sometimes frustrating, but they were also very detailed and almost seemed to double as a wedding planning service as well. They put together a very detailed itinerary of our wedding night and were very knowledgable of the layout and table/chair options at our reception venue.
They also helped decorate the venue and brought some of their own decorations to tie everything together.
The only thing that I was not pleased with was that the appetizers were supposed to be served throughout dinner as well, yet they had run out. Although, it may have been because our guests ate too many too quickly. I was also told that our fruit and cheese station would be left out all night but it was taken away after dinner.
All together Irene's is very accomodating and friendly.
Jered P
5.0
Irene's proved to be a great addition to our wedding! Though they were difficult to contact at times, they made sure that everything was up to our expectations and worked with us o...
n every detail. They offered multiple tastings and worked great with our budget! Everyone was very friendly and the staff on the wedding day was great! I marked down slightly on professionalism only because all of the guests were served their salads before the we got ours at the head table and before the prayer. It was a tiny blip, though. Irene's was wonderful and I would absolutely recommend them!
Christine K
5.0
I've been warned about having my wedding catered, the food probably won't be hot, as good, etc. But I got so many compliments on the food and how good it was! It was delicious an...
d affordable. And the bonus was that we got to take home any leftovers we wanted, which we did and people ate it at the gift opening... but there was so much food, we had to give a lot away to family members- who greatly appreciated it!
Raquel P
4.0
We really liked working with Debbie for our catering needs. They had a ton of food for the tasting and were great to work with. We planned our wedding from DC and did a lot through...
email. They always updated our proposals and kept us up to date. We thought our main courses at the wedding were a little dry, but that is hard part about feeding 200 people.
I used the in house florist at Irene's for my floral needs. I think Karen did a great job and was super easy to work with, she meet with us in person twice and then we did stuff over the phone and email. She had great ideas, and I think the flowers and ceterpieces came out fantastic. Overall great value too!
Sophia O
5.0
The food was amazing; hot and fresh. The service was wonderful. They were willing to help with ANYTHING! When the head count changed and funds were limited, Debbie was willing to...
work things out to get exactly what was expected. Loved it!!!
Kate S
5.0
We loved working with Irene's! There were occasional miscommunications and slow responses, but the positives outweighed that negative. Deb was our contact and she made sure we stay...
ed within our budget while still having an amazing meal. We had some special dietary restrictions within our wedding party and Irene's was very willing and helpful to accomodate those (unlike many other vendors!). The staff at the event were very professional and the presentation of everything was very well done. I would use Irene's again.
Rachel T
5.0
Irene's catering was nothing short of amazing! Our original caterer went out of business five months before the big day and we contacted Irene's. They were so accommodating and un...
derstanding. The food was amazing, portions were very generous and the staff was so helpful! They decorated our tables for us, put out our placecards and table cards and helped with other misc things that was so above and beyond. We received so many compliments on our food!
Ashley D
5.0
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