Perfect Setting Catering

ear the instructions we had relayed for day of coordination were not communicated to the onsite staff. The onsite staff was rude to our friends and family who were trying to organize table set-up after they were 30 minutes late. The office staff made us feel bad for partnering with other vendors for rentals, spelled my name wrong consistently and never kept my then fiancé copied on emails.

nization of the company. They made the day so easy for us and made sure everyone was satisfied. I would recommend them to anyone!

ith our other vendors and venue were top notch. The planning efforts with our daughter were wonderful. Thank you, thank you. I 100% recommend them for your special day!!

ht after my very first phone call with Nicole, I knew I had to book them. She is so bubbly and personable and was so excited about our cinco de mayo wedding, and it made us so excited to book with them! Since it was on cinco de mayo, we had margaritas for our signature drink and a quesadilla bar during cocktail hour. People raved about both the margs and quesadillas!! Nicole had also suggested the grilled tequila chicken as a fun spring cinco entree, and it was amazing! All of the food was really so delicious. We got so many compliments from our guests saying how good all of the food was! Sara was our day of coordinator at the venue, and she was amazing too. She served my husband and I a plate of hors d’oeuvres at the start of dinner since we missed cocktail hour due to pictures. She even came to find me during our pictures to offer me a drink and got me a margarita to drink in between photo shoots :) She and all of the staff were constantly checking in with us throughout the night, making sure everything was running super smoothly. Perfect setting made everything super easy for us leading up to the wedding! There are so many decisions to make and it can be overwhelming at times, but Nicole did a great job in explaining everything super clearly and offering the best advice to help us make all of the right decisions. I can’t recommend perfect setting enough!!

This company is professional and during the reception, the staff were awesome! Food was delivered in a timely manner, there were servers everywhere during cocktail hour offering food. Jerry was amazing. He constantly checked in on us during the reception to make sure we were okay and he coordinated the events during reception. He always checked into make sure we were okay with the schedule and if we were ready for the next step.

ly helpful in making all of our wedding dreams come true! We could not have been more pleased with our experience!

l in answering all of my questions. The food tasting got us so excited, and the food on our wedding day was amazing. The cherry on top was hearing back from all of our guests after our wedding about how delicious the food was! I have been to a lot of weddings, and I often feel that the food is a little lackluster, but I truly think Perfect Setting stands out in this way. Everything was cooked perfectly and we were so impressed. I highly recommend going with Perfect Setting Catering for any and all of your catering needs!

seriously still dreaming of the steak and risotto. Beyond the delicious food, Jerry and his team genuinely make the day less stressful. He is a wealth of knowledge and having him on site brought us peace of mind. Can't recommend highly enough!

eemed great and was easy to get in contact with via email so no problem with that. Here are the issues we had with them the day of our wedding. 1. I emailed Sara 4 months before our wedding to change one of our hors d’oeuvres from Lemon Ricotta Toast to Mini crabs cakes. She says she can certainly do that. Come the wedding day. She served my husband and I all of the hors d’oeuvres without the crab cakes and I noticed there was Lemon Ricotta Toast that was not supposed to be in our menu so I asked her if there was crab cakes. She says yes but come to find out from my family the next day who helped me pick out the menu that there wasn’t. They even checked with the servers and they all said no there isn’t. I emailed Sara a few days about it that I did not appreciate her not telling me the truth. She replied with it’s perplexing to her about the crab cake issue and that she was under the impression the crab cakes were passed during the cocktail hour. She says she’s confused that some of my guests were not served because it was in the food sheet which obviously wasn’t served because there was none. I’m not disappointed that there wasn’t crab cakes but it’s the fact that she lied to me twice. 2. They use Bredenbecks for the wedding cake which is already included in the package. We did the tasting which was fine but the day of the wedding. The cake looked pretty but it was dry as a desert. We did the cake cutting and when I ate it, it got stuck on the top of my mouth. I needed to have a drink to be able to swallow it. I know this isn’t their fault but I just want to warn other brides because they specifically work with this bakery. They also did not serve our guests the cake. They had to get it themselves. It was very embarrassing to my guest having to get their own cake that end up being dry anyway. 3. Last but not least. One of our signature drinks was French 75. I don’t know where they get their bartenders from but the French 75 was not French 75. I tasted nothing but lemon juice from the bottle which was every more nastier. We understand mistakes happens but when you’re spending thousands of dollars on a very special event. This type of mistakes shouldn’t happen and I surely didn’t have time to micromanage what was going on or spend time trying to, since it was my wedding day. Sara says she was going to reach out with the owner of Bredenbeck’s and get back to me which she never did. Customer service goes a long way and owning up to your mistakes is one of them to do damage control.

ng. We had a longer experience then most would have with perfect setting due the Pandemic. Jerry through having to change our wedding day FOUR times Jerry was never upset and ready to make our Wedding day special. I would recommend Perfect Setting to any one and everyone. Thank you Perfect setting for going above and beyond our expectation's for the past two years of planning and planning and finally executing a wonderful wedding experience.

dgeable and experienced that we were so assured he'd be able to handle any questions we had with no issue. Not to mention the food was absolutely incredible. The second time we went in to meet with Jerry 6 months before our wedding to review details, pick out linens and tableware, etc. we ended up chatting for almost 2 hours. Jerry made sure to take time to answer any and all questions we had, and even brought up some points that we hadn't even thought of for the day of the event. The day of the event, everything went seamlessly. The waitstaff was incredibly attentive and kind and Jerry was there to make sure everything ran smoothly. From the cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres to dinner and dessert, our guests were raving about how good the food was. We are so so happy that we went with Perfect Setting and cannot wait to recommend them to family and friends so we can enjoy their delicious food in the future. Thank you!!

he Best Day...the food and food service being at the top of the list of compliments. Debbie & Sara (my wedding angel) were nothing short of fabulous from day one of inquiring about our date. They walked us through the process so gracefully and really helped to ease any sort of nerves that I had about how the day was going to run smoothly and exceptionally. Everyone that we encountered throughout the process of planning our day went above and beyond, and left us with the feeling that we had certainly picked the right place. The day of the wedding was nothing short of perfect. ALL of the food, from cocktail hour to dessert, was just as good (if not better) than anything we could have found at a top-rated restaurant. The food tasted just as wonderful for our 140 guests as it did for our private 2-person tasting, which seemed to be an incredible feat. Even beyond the quality of all the food, we (and all of our guests) were blown away by the entire team. Every single one of the servers, bartenders, and chefs was kind, attentive, efficient, FUN!, and polite. 10/10, could not recommend Perfect Setting enough. Best decision we made since deciding to go on our first date <3

and patient. And the food was terrific! Everyone enjoyed, and we received an abundance of compliments from our guests. Would unqualifiedly recommend PSC for your event.

e our wedding more beautiful, but the food was amazing that many of the guests told me they loved afterwards. He was sure to make sure it was nut free for our guests with nut allergies. He introduced me to the cook and some of the staff, who were all very nice and guests also complimented how much they liked the staff. Even during the wedding day when a couple of things went wrong and plans changed, Jerry was cool, calm and collected as he rolled with everything going on. Jerry and his people are who you want for your big day!

xtremely responsive, worked with us to put our menu together and were very flexible and understanding of our situation. Because of the last minute changes, we didn’t get a chance to do a tasting but everything still turned out great. They also worked with Bredenbeck’s bakery for the cake & desserts (which we did get to taste) and they were also great. You definitely get your money's worth with Perfect Setting and one of our guests said that it was one of the best weddings, food wise, that they’d ever been to!

he staff was friendly and followed the decor directions perfectly in order to bring our vision to life. Last but not least, the food was BOMB. Typically food isn't discussed much once the drinks start flowing, but man--we received endless compliments on the quality of our meal. Remarkable quality at a reasonable price. Nicole and Perfect Setting are a huge part of what made our big day dang near perfect!

py with the menu Debbie helped us put together. The catering staff were also friendly, attentive, and did a good job. The whole event came together beautifully! So we recommend Perfect Setting!

ceived so many complements from our guests and would highly recommend Jerry and his team!

gplant, filet, and chicken. The guests raved about the food and the stand out was the beef. It didn’t have that mass-produced wedding taste some food has at receptions.

t 3-day wedding weekend we could have possibly imagined! They also had the BEST, most elevated menu we could find in the area of Villanova and it did not go unnoticed. Guests were treated with a full bar and wait staff for our rehearsal dinner held at Meadowbrook Estate, a wonderfully catered wedding at Appleford Estate, and a Farewell BBQ party that everyone is still talking about. Thank you Perfect Setting for helping to create an unforgettable weekend in celebration of our marriage!

commend them to anyone and will absolutely use them again should we host another event!

re most impressed by their service (though the food was tremendous). As the bride and groom, we felt they did a great job at ensuring we were enjoying each course of the menu that we picked. My husband kept joking that they assigned us "secret service," who followed us around throughout the night with hors d'oeuvres and prepared us plates and drinks while we were mingling. We chose food stations (beef carving, seafood, and pasta), and our guests loved having many options to choose from. We were blown away by how delicious it all was. Thank you to Deb, Jerry, and their staff - we would recommend them to anyone!

by our venue. We chose Perfect Setting because the food was delicious but also because Nicole gave us a few add ons for free! The day of the wedding, she made sure we had everything we needed. The servers and bartenders were exceptional as well!!

If you want someone to work with you during Covid I would not recommend this headache.

erful and the service was flawless. Definitely get the crabcakes! Nicole worked with my venue manager and hashed out details and made the whole day seamless. I can't say enough about them and would definitely hire them for another event.

ow, who myriad I was getting. She took me privately through Hilltop House and she made me feel like I was the owner of the whole property. We were planning a grand party and she was my personal assistant. I was never pushed or rushed or bombarded with emails and calls to make a decision or roped with "we have others interested." Even when my parents and I were running late on the day of our second tour she was understanding and spoke to my parents in detail everything as she had with me. We all were so welcomed and pleased to work with such a wonderful company and to know that there was no cookie cutter package or rules it would truly be MY wedding in anyway she could accommodate.

y guests are still talking about it, the plating was beautiful, the staff was unbelievably friendly, and I am still dreaming of their crab cakes. I highly highly HIGHLY recommend Perfect Setting. They were just amazing. I can not say enough.

xpected rainstorm hit during the ceremony). I felt at ease when I first met Jerry and am so grateful to have worked with them. Food was great-- would honestly be happy to receive at a restaurant. Highly recommend!

s, fun event. In comes Perfect Setting....the service impeccable; staff friendly and accommodating; while unobtrusive and the food was delectable. And the loving care shown to our guests and especially to us as the bride and groom; there was even a plate of food given to each of us, so we were assured to eat! We felt so special that Deb was on site for our entire reception; we were so grateful she were there! Nothing was overlooked. Food was fabulous - we opted for heavy hors d'oeuvres and dessert instead of a sit-down dinner. We wanted our guests to mingle, enjoy each other's company and partake of great food and drink. Our goal was for everyone to have a wonderful time and leave satisfied and happy. Success!!! We heard nothing but rave reviews about the food. We are thoroughly enjoying the leftovers right now; they were packaged perfectly to keep each selection fresh. And Deb gave us such sage advice on the amount of food needed and the type that would appeal most to our invitees. She also suggested amount of spirits for the number of guests - no guessing on our part. The desserts were amazing! We opted out of a wedding cake and went with cheesecake, chocolate dipped strawberries and lady kisses (almond macaroons, marshmallow and chocolate). The cheesecake came with various toppings, the chocolate surrounding the strawberries was just plain decadent and the lady kisses - I think I ate 10 of them myself. Absolutely exquisite and so delicious!!! As I mentioned previously, every detail was attended to - both during the reception and afterward. Left over hors d'oeuvres were packaged separately for our enjoyment afterwards. Even our champagne glasses were wrapped and tucked away in bubble wrap. This experience was nothing but pleasure. Our sincerest, heartfelt thanks to Deb and her staff. We will be recommending you to all of our friends.

absolutely delicious and we are constantly told my guests it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. The service was fantastic and accommodating all night long. To top it off, the relationship we created with Nicole was unmatchable. She is the real deal and I couldn't have done our wedding planning without her!! Fantastic food, reliable staff and trustworthy friendships? What more can you ask for???!!! Thank you Perfect Setting!

ce and Jerry made it happen. I put him through his paces and while I’m not sorry, I do hope he gets to take a vacation soon. His staff was attentive and thorough and played well with my other vendors, especially my planner. The inevitable hiccups were minor - the starter salad was a bit haphazardly composed and one of the main courses a tad dry. Overall, the only man and caterer for the job!

s moving throughout the night and everyone was very happy with their meals. Leading up to the wedding Nicole was super flexible with scheduling and helping us pick out or food selections to have all our favorites. They were also accommodating of our Cookie Table and made sure everything looked beautiful! They were great to work with, their pricing fit our budget, and our guests were still impressed with the meal. Would highly recommend!

al, responsive, and flexible. On our wedding day, the entire catering staff was attentive, professional, hospitable, and friendly. In addition to the experience of working with Jerry and his team, the food was absolutely delicious! We received so many compliments from our guests. They were very good about accommodating special dietary requests, and made all of our guests feel comfortable. We would most definitely recommend Perfect Setting to anyone planning a wedding or special event!

e everything was running smoothly and to see if we needed everything. His staff was also awesome about helping us to clean up all the decor after the party.

t a month prior to our wedding. I called Nicole who was able to match our original price and exceed our menu and taste expectations! They were organized, professional, welcoming, and kind. We could not have made the day a success without them. Nicole and Kathy were so sweet and went above and beyond to cater and organize a wedding for 150 people in 3 weeks. Wow! We will certainly use this team in the future. Top notch. Thank you A Perfect Setting crew!

ped up and delivered. He was very attentive to my needs throughout planning, deciding, and finally the day of. On top of that, the food was delicious! Lots of compliments on the pecan encrusted chicken and salmon. Perfect Setting also perfectly set (sorry I had to) the tables. It was everything I hoped for and more. Also, on the list of caterers I had to choose from, Perfect Setting was the most fairly priced, and my parents appreciated that :) Took me a while to get around to writing a review, but thank you Jerry and Perfect Setting Catering for making the day truly magical!

what we asked for. She patiently crafted the menu with me, taking into account all of my special requests and made all of my dreams for the day come true. And the food... INCREDIBLE! No one could stop talking about how delicious everything was from the hors d'oeuvres to the entrees and desserts everything was impeccable. I HIGHLY recommend working with them! Deb will personally make sure you day goes smoothly and everything will be perfect! I am sure you will be as happy as we were with their services!

opinion on our ideas but was always honest with us. She will be straight forward with you and that was something we appreciated because she wasn’t trying to up-sell us but stay within our means. We initially wanted to do food stations for the reception but after discussing with Deb we wound up going with sit-down dinner. Their prices were reasonable in our opinion and she was able to stay within the budget we initially set from the beginning. They also were able to help us setup for the reception and while our decorations were on the lighter side than most, that allowed us to enjoy our day. The food was amazing and our guests loved all the appetizers and entrée they served for dinner. We could not have been happier with Perfect Setting Catering and highly recommend them.

s were professional and worked very hard to make sure guests were satisfied. One waitress followed us during the cocktail hour (when we were tied up with pictures) to make sure we had plenty to drink and even brought us some hors d'oeuvres to try. The reason we didn't give 5 stars is because Deb occasionally did not communicate well. This was a bit frustrating, especially right before the wedding, but we were eventually able to work through everything with her. On our wedding day, she handled a couple problems for us and as a result, everything went smoothly.

ion, high quality food, and exceptional service. During our initial consult and tasting, Deb was very engaging and professional and showed a lot of enthusiasm for getting to know us and our preferences. She accommodated some of our requests that we felt would make our wedding more intimate and unique such as having our own personal server during cocktail hour (thanks, Yvonne!) and serving the salad course family-style. She also offered to provide mini-ice cream cones at the end of the night, which were a huge hit with our guests. PSC worked very well with our venue and other vendors, which greatly helped the entire event flow smoothly. We had a lot of positive feedback on our cocktail hour and dinner entrée selections and our guests especially liked the friendly bartenders. We highly recommend them for your special day!

the groom. They also helped us to coordinate with our other vendors (including helping us decide who to hire) and helped make the day perfect for us. I could not have been happier with them!