Lily Grace Catering Services

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day!) Lily Grace catering is a staffing service caterer. We picked a local restaurant (Lucy’s Fried Chicken, which we HIGHLY recommend. Everyone loved it!!) , created our wedding menu and LGC picked up the items, served them and cleaned up. We did the all inclusive package which included real silverware, goblets, linens, bartender, their horse carriage bar and a getaway car. During planning meetings, it was highly recommended that we have passed apps. However, this didn’t work out at all. We ran out of apps and desserts immediately- most guests didn’t even know we HAD appetizers or desserts. These were the two parts of our meal that Lily Grace Catering insisted on providing as it would be fresher than if they picked up the food from the restaurant. The options we chose were delicious, they made sure my husband and I got some but not even our parents got appetizers OR desserts. I was really disappointed with this. The bartenders: We had two bartenders provided by LGC. One was outside in the horse trailer, one was inside. One of our venue rules was no shots, and LGC insisted in the pre-meetings that all signature drinks had to be made with like 50% mixer. We were kind of bummed about this, as my husband and members of our families loves whiskey neat. Come to find out on the day of the wedding, some guests found that if they asked for a signature drink sans the mixer they were able to get straight liquor. This was great for the dads and such that wanted a straight bourbon but one girl was able to order over 4 doubles of straight vodka and was a bit of a mess all night. The bartenders didn’t even know we had champagne as well as both cabernet and merlot and told my mom they “weren’t allowed to open” the champagne, which is one thing we had specifically requested be possible during pre meetings. We weren’t having a “champagne” toast, it was just a toast with whatever anyone had in their hands, so that people would be able to order champagne before. We provided the alcohol and bought it ourselves, and we weren’t having a champagne toast so my family knew what we had. Even though only a few people knew about the champagne, and I barely saw anyone drinking it, out of the 16 bottles we provided we only got back two. Also weird note, half- to full drinks were being picked up before empty drinks by the staff. Lots of alcohol was wasted, as people would hop on the dance floor real quick and their full drink would be gone but an empty one would still be sitting there. We had two pre-meetings. At the first we discussed all of our wishes like linen color, which getaway car, menu items, that we wanted a welcome drink as people entered the venue. at the second meeting, it was as if nothing we said was written down (it was, we did watch the owner/coordinator write these down at our tasting) and we had to remember everything that was said months before. Luckily I kept a bit of a list! the welcome drinks weren’t served apparently, not sure why. Pros: The getaway car was awesome! We took pictures with our original convertible. But as the night went on a storm came in, so they quickly replaced the car with one that had a hood. The Elegant package did come with quite a few things, we really appreciated these extra touches.

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ectly. I really appreciate Lisa for all the time, thought, and effort into making our day so special. They truly are one of the best vendors I’ve ever worked with and hired. The perfect execution on our wedding day made everything run so smoothly. It was effortless. What a memorable and pleasant experience, thank you. Love Walker & Amanda. 03.23.24

od adventure really resonated with us. The bar services were solid, signature drinks were perfectly paired, and they didn't skimp on pours. I have nothing but great things to say! They made the overall process so easy and followed our strict venue full service requirements perfectly. The grazing table they prepared for cocktail hour was also a huge hit! I would recommend them to anyone wanting to chose your own adventure.

ly enjoyed their meal and their bartending services were quick. We appreciate them answering all of our questions throughout the process! Wedding was 9/30/23 at Mae’s Ridge.

and the staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Our guests raved about the delicious food AND drinks, and the attention to detail truly made our special day unforgettable. I highly recommend Lisa and her team at Lily Grace Catering for anyone looking for top-notch service and culinary excellence on their big day. Five stars all the way!

ime (BBQ, pizza, etc). We chose Lily grace as our caterer for our October 2023 wedding for Persian food, and our main complaint was that communication felt disjointed throughout the whole process. I know their team does a lot of weddings, however, it felt like there were a lot of times where we had to remind their team about our selections for things. Their team took incredibly long to respond to our emails, and took a while to communicate our selections and solidify our menu choices with the restaurant that we selected to have our food from and we felt a lot of extra stress having to remind/ask their team if our order with the restaurant was actually placed and solidified yet. Our menu for our late Oct wedding ended up not being solidified until the end of September, which of course, made us super nervous and did not seem normal. We actually did not even know what our final payment was until October 1st which was a bit nervewracking. The restaurant that we partnered with even commented to us multiple times that catering orders for weddings are typically placed 3-4 months in advance, and was shocked that Lily Grace’s team solidified things with them only one month in advance. The restaurant manager called my husband and I directly multiple times to ask if we were still planning on catering with them since she hadn’t heard anything from Lily Grace’s team until late in the process. Last but not least - we were really dissatisfied with our cake cutting service. Quite a bit of our guests were refused cake due to it being frozen (I do not believe that this was a fault of their team). However, during the wedding, my husband asked if he could have a slice of cake for us to share, and he was told “No, sorry, but we did pack some for you already to take home!” What on earth?! Being refused a slice of cake at our own wedding was a bit odd. He felt very weird about that. Once we finally did get home, we realized that Lily Grace’s team packed us TWO ENTIRE tiers of cake to take home. We were incredibly confused and realized this was likely the reasoning behind some of our guests not being able to get any cake - because we had two entire tiers of it packed for us, which we definitely did not want or need. We communicated multiple times that we only wanted the small top tier saved for our one year anniversary. So many of our guests didn’t get any cake and the their that they sent us home with could have easily fed 30-40 more people. This is just a warning to prospective couples that if you choose them, you will need to really stay on top of communication with them and might end up needing to do way more communication than you expect. POSITIVES: On a positive note, their bar service got a lot of compliments! They were super speedy and amazing on that front. The drinks were delicious and strong and we were able to create our own signature drinks which everyone loved. They also provided our linens and tableware which looked great and was exactly what we wanted. Their getaway car service was also awesome. They were also one of our lowest catering quotes. My husband and I do still appreciate the effort that they did put in, however, it was not up to our standard.

. I have nothing but great things to say! They made the planning process so easy and followed our strict venue full service requirements perfectly! We chose Lupe Tortilla for dinner, the food was delicious and hot! The grazing table they prepared for cocktail hour was gorgeous and was a huge hit!! I would choose Lily Grace over and over again. - The Killingsworths

ved so many compliments on the food. We added on a cheese board for cocktail hour and it was delicious and completely devoured by our guests from what I heard. I’m so glad we added it on through them. We also added on the coffee bar with tea and it was a great addition. I saw so many guests looking so happy by the coffee station at the end of the night. We had booked a different bartender and we had to provide cups, but we forgot we left the cups in the car. Lisa ran over to their warehouse and got extra cups before cocktail hour started and saved the day. We didn’t even know there was a hiccup until the wedding planner told us later and we told them where to find our cups. We were so grateful to Lily Grace for that. Overall, I wanted to work with less vendors to prevent communication issues so we also chose Lily Grace for the linens too, which made everything so much easier. The only thing with that to keep in mind is the price. They charge a service fee and a gratuity fee which is a percentage of the total, so it’s not just the cost per plate or package, and that’s where things can get a little pricey. Overall, Lily Grace cost less than most caterers I looked at with a larger variety of options and amazing food, not regular wedding food. I’m also glad I worked with 1 vendor for all of the add ons instead of 2-3 more just for ease and peace of mind, but if you’re trying to save wherever you can, then compare prices for linens, cheese board, etc with the gratuity/service fee added on vs other vendors. Their prices are really clear when you get a link with your quote, which I really appreciated. Absolutely choose Lily Grace to cater your wedding, I highly recommend them. They really revolutionized wedding food in Austin with their unique structure and the food was so so good.

he overall experience. Firstly, half of the linens provided by the catering company were noticeably unclean and appeared to be lacking proper care. Additionally, they were not properly ironed, which detracted from the overall aesthetic of the event. Moreover, the timing of the meal service was incredibly erratic. Entrees were served sporadically, resulting in a significant delay between when individuals at the same table received their meals. This inconsistency created an unfortunate sense of disarray and left many guests waiting for their food for approximately 45 minutes or more. To make matters worse, the quality of the food itself was disappointing. Not only were some of the entrees served cold, but it was evident that insufficient attention was given to ensuring the dishes were served at the appropriate temperature. This greatly diminished the overall enjoyment of the meal. Furthermore, it was disappointing to discover that there was an inadequate amount of food ordered for the event. As a result, the catering company resorted to serving appetizers as entrees, which was not what we had anticipated or paid for. This substitution was both unexpected and unsatisfactory. Additionally, the bartenders employed by the catering company failed to manage the bar effectively. Instead of responsibly cutting off individuals who had considered to have consumed enough alcohol, the bartenders made the decision to shut down the bar prematurely. This decision left guests who were still hoping to enjoy their evening with limited options and diminished their overall experience. Furthermore, I must emphasize that my disappointment was further compounded by the lack of communication from Lily Grace regarding these issues. Following the event, we had not heard from the catering company in relation to the aforementioned concerns. It was only after I reached out to them two weeks after the event had concluded that they finally apologized for the shortcomings we experienced. This delayed response and lack of proactive communication further added to our dissatisfaction with their services. Considering these significant shortcomings, I cannot recommend Lily Grace based on my recent experience. The issues encountered greatly impacted the overall quality of the event and fell far below the standard one would expect from a professional catering service.

he is a rare gem in the wedding industry! Do not pass up the opportunity to work with her.

set up and tear down, and a getaway car. Lisa was wonderful in helping me make decisions and was quick to respond to questions. I loved that one company basically took care of everything and they were fabulous.

a tasting to make sure we were getting exactly what we wanted for our wedding. We didn't serve alcohol at our wedding, and Lisa helped put together an incredible array of non-alcoholic beverages for our guests. All of the food and drinks were a hit! Everyone from her team was so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend them for any event!!

staff worked hard in providing a smooth wedding day and would recommend them for full-service catering!

nt to feel heard and to be able to raise random questions and get thorough responses. Lisa was such a lovely person, and I highly recommend them if you’re looking for a full-service caterer for your wedding!

ing short of amazing. Lisa was so responsive and patient while we made our menu choices, and decided on the items that we chose to go with for napkins and flatware. The staff and service for the day of was top notch. As the Bride and Groom, they brought us out hors'deauvres during the cocktail hour while we took photos, and they made sure to serve our dinner to us first. Leftovers were packed up so nicely at the end of the night as well as our top layer of our wedding cake. They truly went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of. The food was amazing, the staff was even better, and the service was impeccable. I cannot say enough good things about Lily Grace!

match for our wants and needs but they were incredibly dependable, professional, and organized. Make sure you list out what is important with your vendors. Especially if you're anything like us, first-gens with eastern traditions and family members with high expectations. lol That's not to say how adaptable and understanding they were too. We put them through the wringer with a surprise gifting ceremony on the day-of that required additional work from their staff. They adapted incredibly well, and were considerate of our traditions. Friendly and attentive staff. Can't thank them enough.

nd they provide so much flexibility with their food choices! The servers were attentive but not overbearing and made things run so smoothly. We also used their bartending service and it was great! They batched what they could and were super efficient with the cocktails they couldn’t batch. We had compliments from everyone on the cocktails! I would 100% recommend booking Lily Grace!

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blessing it was! Their catering business model is a little different than the norm, but I absolutely LOVED having the option to pick from literally any restaurant we wanted. It allowed us the ability to know exactly what to expect from the food by picking one of our favorite restaurants, and the affordable cost allowed us to do family style for a fraction of what we were being charged with other vendors for food that wouldn't have compared in any way. They also make their own appetizers which were absolutely delicious and the servers were extremely professional. Would 100% recommend!!

ut how we envisioned. The day of the wedding, Lisa and her staff showed up with plenty of time to set up the tables and food according to our selections and they were the last to leave that night after cleaning up and packing the left over alcohol in my car. Their were at least 7 servers as well as Lisa and together they made the night so pleasant. We had tons of compliments from our guests that the food was incredible and the service was great! The bartender did a fantastic job of making the bride and grooms signature drinks as well as whatever anyone else requested. I would highly recommend Lily Grace Catering for your next event!

aving a professional catering team handle all of the logistics. They were so amazing throughout the evening and made sure we had everything we needed. The table settings and all of their serving station set-ups looked spot on. Most importantly, the guests raved about the food and her recommended cocktail hour appetizers worked out great. Having them there the whole evening to make sure we had everything we needed was a perk I didn't realize I even needed. When we started looking for caterers most would come, serve, clean-up and leave after dinner. The Lily Grace team was there to provide drinks before the ceremony and stayed until the end of the wedding to make sure the evening was perfect. The team even packed up the leftovers for our of town guests to enjoy the next day.

our wedding day seamless. They offer a unique service which is what initially drew me to them and then her professionalism and customer oriented communication had me hooked! Thank you Lily Grace, we are so grateful for you and your staff.

happen! Overall, they were wonderful!

tune a menu that would be appealing to meat eaters and vegans. Lisa was very accommodating in making that happen. We had the food served family style which was a treat. It was so relaxing and enjoyable. Wedding guests commented on how good the food was and how much they loved the service.

s. I had full confidence in her and her team, but when I actually saw everything come together it was such an amazing feeling! We knew that they had everything handled and we could just sit back and enjoy our wedding. The entire team was so professional, kind, and helpful. All the food and drinks were delicious, and the value of their services is truly unmatched compared to other caterers in the area. Thank you Lisa and team for helping us have the most incredible day of our lives!!!

rve and took into account our family member's dietary restrictions. The day of everything went smoothly and our guest were pleased with the service they received by the staff. 10/10 work!!

ay you want (buffet, stations, etc) and have extra items for rent, including a getaway car which I thought was pretty unique. Lisa is great to work with; very responsive, super nice, and made sure we were taken care of the day of. She set up a private dinner for us upstairs and packed us to-go plates and alcohol so we had stuff to eat later/the next day. I highly recommend using Lily Grace!

m) had everything we needed. They are also very affordable and easy to work with. Their email response times are a bit slow, but I think that's because they're very popular!

facility that when it came time for my wedding, they were my first choice! Lisa was INCREDIBLE to work with, the staff was wonderful, and we could not be happier with the service they provided. We had catering restrictions, so they came to serve all the food, and also bartending our wedding. I still have people coming up to me asking who we used for these services so they can use them for their upcoming events as well. 10/10 would recommend for your wedding!!!!

e us gorgeous dinnerware to providing the best food possible, Lisa and her team were extremely professional and helpful. The affordability of her "uber eats for wedding" business model made it possible for me and my husband to have exactly what we wanted at a price point that was truly unbelievable. If you are looking for a caterer who will work with you, provide you with excellent service, and keep a close eye on all of the little things, Lily Grace is truly a wonderful choice.

asked for was taken care of and the professionalism of the staff didn't go unnoticed. If I ever have need for your catering and event services, I will be contacting you.

was handled very gracefully and professionally on the day of the event by her and her staff. We had a couple of last minute requests that she executed to perfection. I recommend her whole heartedly!

g set up and break down, to making sure we had leftovers at the end of the night, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The bar service was also 10/10! The drinks were delicious and she told me exactly how much alcohol we needed to buy for our guest count. Lisa came up to us at the wedding to congratulate us and say how great we looked. The incredible service at Lily Grace also comes with a warm, personal touch and creates the best, stress-free environment for your wedding day.

highly recommend Lily Grace for you next big event.

ut good things to say about them. Thank you for helping to make our wedding day the best day ever!

f the Texas blizzard. We also heard nothing but praise for her team during the end of the event. Where normally friends and family would have to clean up, her staff took care of so much and made the night so much easier. Highly reccommend!

our wedding the best night ever! Highly recommend them. Lisa was WONDERFUL!

list, was very willing to accommodate our guests' dietary restrictions, was prompt in responding to emails -- I highly recommend them!

re a crowd favorite.