Nelson's Catering

et. We had also asked them to store the Leftovers in the cooler and was happy to do so. Everyone I talked to about food at the wedding said it was amazing as well. Nelson's did an excellent job and would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs a caterer.

ur menu. We also had breakfast and lunch for the day delivered from them. All of the portions were the perfect size - generous without being wastefully huge. I can barely remember the staff which I think is the sign of quality staff. They were efficient and blended in with the event. Everything we had was delicious including the vegetarian meal. We had several vegetarians in the guest list and it was important that their meal didn’t feel like a second thought. Would highly recommend Nelson’s catering for professional and delicious food for any event.

t many compliments and the dessert was also delicious! I would highly recommend it!

head of time, but we heard MANY good things. They were wonderful, and would highly recommend.

Coordinating with them in advance was also easy. Look for their tastings, yum! There is nothing that I would change about the service we received from them for our reception. 10 out of 10 times I will call them for my future catering needs.

TON!). She also helped us keep a timeline so things ran as smoothly as possible. When pictures took longer than expected, her staff was quick to keep the food warm and fresh without causing any sort of scene, which we really appreciated. We opted for a more casual buffet style, with a slider and hot wing bar, a potato trio, salad, fruit kabobs, meatballs, bacon wrapped dates, and pretzel bites with beer cheese. I HIGHLY recommend the meatballs and dates! They were a hit! Thank you, Wanda, and Nelson's staff for helping us create the perfect meal for our perfect day!

options for foods. They brought plenty of food (we had plenty left over), and it was delicious. The signature drinks were wonderful as well. During the planning process, they were always quick to respond and very kind. I would definitely recommend them!

r team was friendly & professional. Everything was on time and tasted great!

es moving. Sheila was great to work with and answered any questions we had in a timely manner. We would highly recommend Nelson's!

ails beforehand, and were flexible enough to let us bring some outside food. They helped with the leftover as well. Very professional!

to talk through things we werent sure about.

easy to work with and very accommodating.

ing they said they would do that they didn't was finish cutting the cake after we did the traditional cake cutting/feed each other/ blah blah.

ing with their staff leading up to the big day was a breeze as they were very accommodating to any changes we needed to make and were helpful and quick to respond to any questions.

food was yummy and everyone enjoyed it (we had a salsa bar and taco bar for the evening). We also used them for bar service. I was impressed by how hard working the staff was. Would definitely recommend them.

nue. Our caterer ended up forgetting to bring water and pitchers for our reception, and Nelson's took care of it. It was almost 100 degrees so they saved the day!

keg of a craft beer and pre purchase a quanity of wine. Cocktails were cash and the bar went to cash once the prepaid alcohol ran out. The quality of food Nelson's provided in comparision to the price is veryreasonable. They are great to work with and will work with you to help create and customize your event exactly the way you would like it. Additionally, they are quick to respond to emails or phone calls and quickly reflect all and any changes made to your proposal, so you are always aware of your final cost.We also experienced an event staff that was very friendly, helpful, and professional. I would definitely reccomend Nelson's Catering for your next event! They did everything we asked for and more!

with us to arrange a tasting and then offered to set us up with some additional items as we had some special dietary requests (vegetarian, gluten and diary allergies). We selected a 2-entree plated china service for 140 guests; water and tea served on each table; coffee service; fully staffed bar service; a champagne toast; and they provided plates and forks for the cake. They handled everything and it was delicious! They even called me to double check the special requests a few days before. They set it all up and then provided the clean up. Very stress-free from my point of view as the mother of the bride! I highly recommend them for any size or style catering need

nd presentation after that our parents went a long for a tasting and my father fell in love with her meatballs they are professional and very very good the meal was one of the topics of conversation at our reception and everyone raved over the beef brisket.

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re happy. The food was absolutely delicious and they were a breeze to work with. The set up was more beautiful than I imagined, and my only wish was that I needed to be more relaxed at my reception for I could have eaten more of the food!

dding reception. I still have people tell me a year after the wedding that it was the best food they have ever had. You will not be sorry if you get Nelson's to cater your wedding or any event!

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e food was at our wedding 4 months later, even people who were not at our wedding. Guests begged us to take any leftover food off our hands... it was that TASTY! The entire staff was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. Our venue was over an hour and a half south of Springfield, but that did not bother them. Even after getting a flat tire on the way down, their service was impeccable and the food still tasted as if it just came out of the oven. No one even knew they had that hiccup. As a bride, I felt food was one of the most important items to spend money because it is what everyone will remember. Just two weekends ago, my husband and I attended a wedding at our same venue with a different caterer and overheard some say they just couldn’t get excited about going to other weddings after being at ours because the food never compares to Nelson’s. That sure put a smile on our faces! If you are looking for high quality food that taste just like a home cooked meal, Nelson’s is the BEST!

ception, Nelson's was nothing short of perfect. They worked within my budget and executed a wonderful, memorable presentation at my reception. I definitely recommend them to all of my friends and coworkers.

the food and the service. NEVER a bad experience with Sheila and her Crew!

d & they boxed up the leftovers for us to pick up the next day. Even when we had a discrepency with our final bill, they were very helpful in taking care of the problem immediately. I would recommend them to anyone looking for an affordable Fayette in the central Illinois area. You won't regret it!

My guests raved about the food and how delicious it was. I over-ordered and they were gracious enough to bring carry-home containers for us so that we could take the extra food home, which we then ate as a Sunday supper with our family before we opened our gifts. It worked out perfectly and the staff was very courteous and professional. I would recommend them for any upcoming events that you might have.

and you never really knew they were there! They were fabulous and I would work with them again in a heartbeat. Thanks Nelsons!

y hosted several tastings in the area, which was super helpful for choosing the menu. Sheila, their manager, went out of her way to help us make the day exactly what we wanted. They are experienced and it showed on the wedding day. Every staff member knew exactly what they were doing and pulled the whole thing off without a hitch. They also made the buffet table look beautiful, which is a feat.

helpful and gave detailed responses to all my questions (there was a lot) I was on a very tight budget and they were very helpful in creating a wedding menu that I could afford and not pressure me into adding on extras. I did a buffet, but the service included drinks and the clearing of the plates. All my guests were telling me how awesome the pulled pork and corn medley was. I would highly recommend Nelson's pulled pork buffet for any laid back wedding - it was great.

was all very good and had the summer, outdoors feel that we were looking for with our wedding. All the staff from the manager to the bartenders provided service with a genuine smile. The food was all warm, delicious and plentiful. Everyone raved about the salad dressing! It poured down rain on our wedding day and our outdoor cocktail hour couldn't happen as planned. We had a room full of people about 1.5 hours earlier then expected. Our guests snacked on our popcorn bar and were entertained but there wasn't much to do inthe rain. I started to worry what we would do with all that time while it poured down rain outside, when the salads started to appear out of the kitchen. The staff managed to get everything out early because the rain forced a schedule change. I was very impressed with the service and will reccomend them to everyone!

zing cheesy potatoes. It fit our wedding perfectly!

ly with Ashley. She responded quickly via email or phone to all of our questions and concerns. We worked out small dramas the week of the wedding with no problems. Nelson's was also the **ONLY** Catering company we contacted who was willing to offer a military discount. They had the most impressive tasting as well; personalized folders, personalized table cards, free DVDs with pictures of past events and a one-on-one discussion with the caterer. I highly recommend Nelson's; great pricing, easy to work with and the food was fantastic! (Also, as a side note, they offer to let you pick up the leftovers from your event OR donate them to underprivileged children--WHO ELSE DOES THAT?!)

and and I both come from big families, there were a lot of mouths to feed at the reception. I appreciate that Nelson's could provide us with yummy appetizers at a reasonable prize and were flexible in working with us and meeting our needs. Thanks!