Normandy Catering

h. All the food was delicious but those stood out above all else! Normandy was easy to communicate with and flexible for our changes. Special thanks to Tawny who went above and beyond for us!

ctically served as a wedding planner! When I told her my wedding venue, she mentioned that she was catering a wedding there that very weekend, and she invited me to stop by and see the setup process- which I took her up on! She runs a tight ship! Kathy was a constant voice of reason who worked with us through a venue change due to Covid-19. She helped us change our entire menu from fancy/banquet food to fried chicken and pulled pork - which was SO YUMMY!! I seriously still have dreams about how good the food was. I cannot recommend the fried chicken, pulled pork, and smashed potatoes enough! 10/10- my guests all loved it! So glad we changed the menu!

had tons of compliments! We were very happy at our tasting and even happier with the plate at our reception! Would highly reccommend!

ndly, kind and professional. Everyone raved about how great the food was (even our picky eaters!). Thank you Kathy and Normandy!

eceived so many compliments on how great the food was and the staff was beyond amazing. They were so pleasant, helpful, and everything was so timely. Would highly recommend!!

ad never been to a wedding reception like this before. We were able to hire Hilary and Adam as wedding planners to help coordinate everything and make it go as smoothly as possible, which they did a great job of doing. They made the day and planning as stress free as possible. They seem to truly enjoy their job. Hilary was even able to do our flowers for us and helped design the whole space to our wants and needs. We couldn't recommend hiring them enough, they were amazing and easy to work with.

duced to Hilary Gent, who runs the HEDGE gallery on the floor above. Hilary informed us that she was also an event planner for the space, and after only a few minutes with her we knew we needed to enlist her services. We did, and it was easily the best money we spent for our wedding. Hilary and her team of Adam and Kelli were so great to work with through our two-year engagement – they responded to emails promptly, didn’t get frustrated with us when we bombarded them with questions, and really delivered an amazing wedding for us. Booking an art gallery for our wedding, we really wanted a creative touch, and Hilary and her team totally knocked it out of the park. Our flowers (another service Hilary provides) were incredible, easily the most beautiful flowers we have ever seen at a wedding. The table setups and arrangements were exquisitely done, and our ceremony (in Hilary’s HEDGE gallery), was something that only existed in our dreams. Hilary contacted all of our vendors for us, made sure all deliveries were on time, and really just took all the hassle out of planning such a significant event. We do not think our wedding could have been any better, we were beyond thrilled with how everything turned out and have Hilary, Adam, and Kelli to thank for all of it.

. It was a perfect way to avoid making our out-of-town guests drive to different venues. It was gorgeous and made for excellent photos. I highly recommend this wedding venue!

la and mahi mahi. Both got rave reviews from all our guests and I saw a lot of empty plates after dinner! The pre-dinner hors doeuvres were also a huge hit! I'm a very happy customer.

the entire process. She not only helped with the food planning, she was also very familiar with the venue and provided valuable guidance and advice. Everyone loved the food! I highly recommend Normandy!

it any way that we liked. Keep in mind that as its a DIY space - you have to rent everything. Smart Space does have certain rentals for cheaper but we ordered a lot of ours through our caterer. We were able to come in Friday and set-up the day before which was very helpful. We had to wait until Monday to tear down but it was a pretty smooth process. The communication from the folks at Smart Space is a little iffy but ultimately it all worked out well! We paid extra money for lighting/draping through Hilary Gent (owns an art studio) and that was definitely worth every penny. Would definitely recommend this location to anyone who wants a more non-traditional space.

ughout the entire planning process and the wedding itself. We would highly recommend Normandy to everyone!

s and learn a new way to fold a napkin so our dinner note could be tucked in. The staff was best of the best, even running to the bar to grab drinks for the bridal party at the head table. The dessert bar was amazing. I can’t imagine anyone else catering our wedding. Thank you for all you did to make our day so special!

lained their menus, packages, processes, etc., putting us at ease. We knew we were in the right hands! Plus, she had worked at our venue (which was relatively new at the time) so could give us tips on what works best there. Leading up to the day of, she was really easy to work with, get in contact with, & provided great food & service. We did passed appetizers, a plated dinner & late night snacks. Everything was delicious! We received MANY compliments on the food. We were so busy, we were bummed we didn't get to try all the food! Thank you Normandy Catering!

ould go on and on about the reasons why I would recommend Normandy, but I will list the top reasons below: 1. The quality of food was exceptional! Everyone said that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding! We had a buffet with salad, dinner roll, pretzel chicken, sliced roast beef, pasta primivera, roasted potatoes, and seasonal veggies. Delicious!! 2. No one left hungry! My family told me that everyone was not only happy with the quality, but also with the quantity of food. We even had leftovers! 3. The price was so reasonable! The price for 3 entrees, 2 sides, salad, and roll was $16.95/person. We also had the chef stay to slice the roast beef ($140.00 for 4 hours). The delivery fee was only $25.00. Even with the delivery fee and chef, the price per plate was about $10 less than the other caterers we researched.

ad so many questions. Kathy was patient and made sure we felt comfortable with all the answers. They also provided the linens for the reception. Everyone was impressed with the food. It was hot, and the staff made sure we were able to eat the hor' dourves . We also used them for a donut bar for an evening snack which was also amazing! I would HIGHLY recommend Normandy catering!!

it was just so PERFECT for us. After deciding that we wanted a more DIY space (which is hard to find these days), we found that smART space would be perfect. With no preferred vendors, we had free reign to do whatever we wanted with whomever we chose. We used the Hedge Gallery on the second floor for the ceremony which was absolutely breathtaking. It was December, so keeping guests in one location was best for us. After the ceremony, everyone walked downstairs into the venue space and enjoyed the food and dancing. Because the space is totally DIY, you have to rent tables and chairs, get insurance, and rent other items that may come with other traditional wedding venues. However, this gives you the flexibility to get whatever you want and create the perfect space for your taste. We used bistro lighting and candles to create a warm, wintry reception and it was stunning. I couldn't have imagined a more perfect day and guests are still raving about the venue. As other reviewers have mentioned, it looks a little rough from the outside. Handicap accessibility is an issue, but we were able to use a freight elevator to help grandparents get around. I would highly recommend this space to the hands-on couple who wants to create their own perfect wedding reception.

ot of time to get ready and relax before our reception.

We got so many compliments on how unique and beautiful the space was. It's a little...rough looking on the outside, but the inside is beautiful. We had our ceremony at Suite 200 and it was absolutely gorgeous. They also had the other galleries open during the cocktail hour so guests could walk around. It's also great because they let you choose your own caterer! The suggested vendors on their page are a big help! A few things to know though: 1. The cost you pay to use the space is for just that: the space. It's definitely a build your own wedding sort of space. Having said that, with some hard work and research, you can still have an incredibly reasonably priced wedding here. 2. You will need to get insurance. You may just be able to have it added to your homeowner's insurance, or again, you can look on the suggested vendors site on the 78th street studios website. You should be able to get it for 200 dollars or less. 3. Handicapped access may be a touch tricky. The ramp they have is makeshift. You have to go up at least a few stairs to get to the first floor. That being said, Hilary and Dan were very helpful with getting people to where they needed to be. But if you have a large number of physically handicapped people attending your wedding, you should consider it. 4. The downstairs space looks HUGE when it's empty, but it looks a lot more intimate with the tables in there. We had 140 people or so at our wedding, and the room was big enough that people could move around, but felt intimate and personal. 5. The location is great and central! If you have people coming from the West and East side, it's a great middle ground. It's also close to downtown without the huge downtown pricetag. Okay, this has been ridiculously detailed, but I know you brides want all the information you can get. All I can say is...if you like an offbeat but beautiful space. If you are artsy in anyway, if you want a unique venue that won't cost you a torso and a foot, this is a great place.

ART space is not your typical reception venue, it is art gallery that is available for event rentals. The use of the facility is $950 on Friday and Saturday evenings. Rental costs (chairs, tables, etc.), security, and insurance are additional. One nice aspect is that we had full liberty over vendors we chose (no preferred caterers, florists, bakeries, etc.) It was extra work to arrange these miscellaneous details, which are often taken care of at your typical reception halls, but the extra effort was well worth it. You're likely considering a place like this because you want creative control and don't want everything done for you.

exception of a few times when I didn't receive a return phone call, communication was great, and the food was delicious. They were very accommodating to the last minute changes I made three days before the event. Great to work with, and a great value. Tapas/appetizers for 60 for less than $2000!

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