Rocky Top Catering

We got to do tastings which were amazing in taste and presentation. Come the day of, the passed hors d'oeuvres were great, and they even came by during photos to give us our own tray. A nice touch there. For dinner, we were truthfully very disappointed, especially in contrast to our tastings. We had passed entrees for 108 guests. The service was slow, which was our entire objective of doing passed entrees rather than buffet style - we wanted everyone to eat at the same time. That did not happen. I think it took about 30 minutes for everyone to get their food, and by the time they were done serving everyone, we were onto the next thing. For our entrees as the couple, we both got filet mignon. It was rock hard, chewy, and ice cold. I didn't even eat mine. During one of our tastings, our filet was also a bit dry but we were reassured multiple times that on our wedding day, the filets would be cooked medium. Again, that did not happen. Luckily, our guests were fairly satisfied with their entrees, but we cannot say the same. Can't speak much on desserts because we didn't get to have any, but guests liked them which was good. They were amazing during tastings so hopefully the same on the day. Overall, I think they did a decent job, but I was honestly disappointed in some of the aspects, especially after spending $10,000...

e, the sampling was helpful and easy, and communication was solid (though we did end up going through ~6 different point people during our ~12 months of planning). We also used them for bartending service (with signature cocktails!), which was similarly breezy. Everything went very smoothly on the day – they were accommodating of our special requests (such as helping set up a cookie table for dessert), and all of the employees were a delight to interact with.  Oh, and yes, the food tasted great!

s so good and went off without a hitch. And definitely recommend adding their hazelnut and lemon dessert shooters!

dating as one of the entrees was too spicy so their chefs adjusted it just for us. Our meals were delicious and they made such our specialty cocktails were everything we dreamed of and they were a hit!

licious and even our most picky-eater guests praised the buffet. They did a great job with designing a menu with us to blend both cultures along with our wants and needs. Hailee and Vicky were fantastic and on top of everything, we also adored the head waiter/coordinator, Aidan (I'm so sorry if that's not correct but I believe that's the name we heard) we had on our wedding day. He was on top of everything and managed to bring us extra food in-between us having to visit and dance with our guests so we always had food. Sonya was also great, she followed us with a tray during our post-ceremony photos so neither us nor our wedding party missed the food from the cocktail hour. I can not recommend them enough, Rocky Top eliminates a lot of stress from the wedding planning and wedding day.

as a relief to know these two great vendors would be working together for our big day. Jordan P. was nothing short of amazing, from many emails, to arranging our tasting, and finalizing details the month before. She was quick to respond and was always transparent with our options and pricing. The day of was perfect and several of our guests commented on the tasty food and excellent service. Would highly recommend for any event!

food; a taco bar, southern inspired appetizers and a late night snack. They made any and all adjustments we requested, and everything turned out perfectly. They went all out in our initial tasting, but the final product on our wedding day was even better. Not only was it the best tasting food compared to others we tried, they also gave us the most affordable option, and the most food for our money. The day of our wedding, all of the food and service was superb, and we could not have been happier with it all! Everyone had fantastic things to say about the food at our wedding!

fresh). Also, the most annoying thing was the catering/wait staff that worked our wedding. They kept taking away drinks from tables way too early...sometimes whole bottles that someone had only taken a sip or two out of. This annoyed multiple guests because they would have to keep going back to the bar to get another drink over and over throughout the night. That being said, we all enjoyed the food (despite it not being fresh ingredients) and were happy with it in the end.

well as adding in anything that would be particular special for us to include (like cobbler!) Kevin did a great job communicating with my mom regarding different drink options since we didn't have a heavy drinking crowd but wanted to included premium options for those who did drink. I was most impressed by the way the caterers were waiting for us with glasses of water the moment we walked back down the aisle for pictures and brought up for hors d'Oeuvres for us while we rested during cocktail hour. Loved their attention and kindness!

ere also AMAZING!

raved about it! The servers were so great! They’d take your plate before you realized it, waters were always filled and they were just delightful. Nicole was amazing throughout the entire process. If I could rate them more than 5 stars, I definitely would!! Highly recommend the shrimp and grits!! Top notch business!

ky ones, about how incredible the food was. Everyone always loves the short ribs but their vegetarian options REALLY stood out against the competition and deserve special recognition.

and everyone at the wedding thoroughly enjoyed it! It was awesome to have a complimentary tasting to ensure we loved our food for our big day. The only reason they don't get a 5 stars from me is that we ran out of vodka quite quickly during the open bar in the evening.

amazing and we had several people during and after the wedding say it was the best tuna steak they have ever had! Loved our dessert selection as well via them! Definitely recommend a selection of mini desserts over a cake.

rry Basil Margarita.. 10/10). I would highly recommend RTC for your catering needs!!

es and desserts packed up for my husband and I to take with us after the reception. We thought that was such a nice touch! Everything was so perfect and delicious. We really couldn’t have asked for a better catering company!

sing scene. The chicken and beef served during dinner were rubbery, cold, and inedible. When we tried to address the issue, they claimed to have never made bad food in 19 years and offered no resolution. Potential customers should be aware that the food at the tasting may not reflect what will be served at their event.

and Rocky Top blew away our expectations. Our menu was constantly changing up until the very end, and Vicki was extremely accommodating, working with us to revise our contract and share any recommendations quickly. What impressed me most was the way that Vicki collaborated with our other vendors (venue, rentals, etc.) and brought any necessary revisions to my attention, this was extremely helpful! My dad has been in the catering industry for 20+ years and has been singing Vicki’s praises since we started the planning process with Rocky Top, the compliments only doubled after the wedding day once he had the food. We had both the mac and cheese bar and the sliders at our cocktail hour and we are still hearing about those two menu items from our guests. Guests have gone as far as to say “best mac and cheese I’ve ever had in my life” and “I still think about the sliders from your wedding and wish I could have another.” The food was a highlight for our guests and a highlight for us too! During our tasting the food was so good that my husband was eating the food off of my plate too and the portions were huge, the food was just that good! For our reception we opted for the potato bar and that was another hit with guests. All of the food was just as good if not better on the day of the wedding as it was at the tasting. We had an open bar and the drinks were delicious! Our bartenders and the entire Rocky Top staff at the wedding were extremely professional and friendly. Working with Rocky Top made me want to have another party just to eat their delicious food and drink their great drinks again! Choosing Rocky Top is a no-brainer! I enthusiastically recommend them if you want the food to be a highlight of your wedding day!

rs to your scheduled tasting. It was FUN! They took our feedback and made some adjustments to the menu. On the day of - they arrived on time, set up everything, and quickly got to work prepping appetizers. Their servers were gracious and professional and took special care of us (the wedding couple). The guests gave us many compliments on the food! We totally recommend Rocky Top Catering for your wedding.

Highly recommend - from communication to day-of execution, they were top notch.

d was a big priority of ours on our wedding day. We also really loved the flexibility we had with tweaking some things with our menu, and the team was happy to work with us on making any changes. Our plated salad and entrees were delicious, just as we remembered from our tasting! Guests loved the passed appetizers (such good crab cakes!!) during cocktail hour and the surprise late night snacks (who doesn’t love pretzels and cheese after a few drinks?) on the lawn during the reception! And of course the mini desserts were a crowd-pleaser too, especially the Tia Maria Cookie Stacks! The serving staff was exceptionally polite and helpful to our guests, which was feedback I heard from multiple people! I would definitely recommend Rocky Top’s catering for a wedding or any event!

d to enjoy while still getting to spend time with our guests. There are so many options to choose from, and we were able to have some of our favorite foods served. You can never go wrong with a delicious potato bar! We highly recommend using Rocky Top for your catering needs. They strive to make your wedding catering experience both seamless and delicious. Thank you, Rocky Top!

and the staff was professional. Some of the communication in the planning aspects were hit or miss, however, it all worked out great when the big day arrived!

and the food was just as good as we expected it to be. We would highly recommend them and hire them again in the future.

lso accommodated tweaks to their listed dishes with no problem. And there were no surprise costs; it was all very transparent. Planning was so robust that catering wasn't really a source of stress at any point. On the day of, the hor d'oeuvres were absolutely top notch. Overall the food was good and guests had nice things to say! Day-of service was fine, though the team toward the end of the event were not quite as sure-handed or attentive as the account manager(s) we worked with up to that point. So we had to tend to things a little more than I'd hoped but nothing drastic. I think at RTC's price point the food and day-of service would have had to have been exquisite to be 5 stars, but overall things went very smoothly and the guests were happy.

could hear about was how great the food was. Everyone loved it and we had very little left over at the end of the night. Pricing was fair and staff was on top of everything. Rocky Top was also receptive and accessible as we moved through our planning process. We really enjoyed using Rocky Top and highly recommend that others do as well.

won’t go wrong hiring Rocky Top as your catering company.

uests. We wanted to still have a traditional caterer for everything else to "class-up" the day so our guests still felt like they were at a wedding and not just a food truck festival downtown. They provided passed champagne prior to our ceremony, preset waters and salads for guests, full bar services, side dishes to go with the food truck meals, and desserts at the end of the night. While I was getting pulled around from person to person and didn't get to try everything, everything I had was great! Everyone we talked to said everything was great, even my mother-in-law who is not afraid to tell the truth lol. All of the staff were super nice. They didn't let me go without a drink in my hand the whole night. They constantly made sure my husband and I had everything we wanted.

rave about the food! Their staff was so attentive and kind and we never once saw them without a smile on their face! They went above and beyond on our wedding day and we are so glad that Vicki and her team were part of our day!

he budget and an aspect guests will remember. Rocky Top was professional throughout our pre-wedding planning and quick to reply to any emails or questions I had. Each person we encountered from their team was knowledgeable about our venue, space and menu items. Their servers and waitstaff were attentive and friendly to both us (the bride and groom) as well as our guests. The food was also DELICIOUS! I don’t know how each item from the passed hors d’oeuvres to each plated meal was consistent and tasted great, but they were. Guests raved about how great their meal was - we did shrimp and grits or the Mediterranean chicken - and made a point to share that with us. The bartenders were quick and professional. Overall, incredible value for the service and quality of food that we received. From start to finish, a 5-star rating from a high standards bride!

thly and everyone had what they needed. The food was amazing, the display's we got were beautifully set-up, and the staff was attentive. All of our guests commented on how attentive the staff were as they ate dinner by asking them if they needed anything and making sure everyone was satisfied with their meal. It made us so happy to know that our guests were being taken care of. It was above and beyond of them and we couldn't of been happier with the team. Aside from the wedding day the team that helped us pick our food, promptly replied to us with any questions, and helped with the rental needs as well. This was our first time working with a caterer and we felt that the process was easy and organized thanks to them!

ing up to the wedding Lauren was constantly in touch with me, working hard on special requests I had and pulling more than her weight when my brain went to wedding mush. The day of the wedding the Rocky Top team made sure that my husband and I actually got to eat, putting food and drink in front of us without us having to ask. Not only did they provide us with amazing food and people to take care of us, but the bartenders we had were amazing. They made sure to save me the drinks I had specifically requested and when asked to stay two hours later at the time they were supposed to leave they were happy to. They were so nice that they probably ended up in more conversations with our wedding guests then they thought they would. I can’t say enough good things about them, about Kevin and Lauren, and about everyone at Rocky Top Catering.

ery one of our needs. Our guests are still raving about their chicken and waffle appetizers.

nd we appreciated all the thought and effort that Jeff put into looking at our choices and coming up with the best choices to sample. We so appreciated getting leftovers to take home and enjoy the day after the wedding! Everything is so delicious here!

fish, chicken and steak. Our guests loved every option we had! My husband and I also appreciated that Rocky Top send us home with some extra food so we could have all our menu options!

ff on site (particularly Justin!) was so attentive! Always making sure us and the wedding party had food and drinks. And the food of course was PHENOMENAL! Can't recommend enough!

it right. I have already recommended them to people I know.

thing and we loved having the ability to mix and match sides and customize everything to fit our wedding. One of the best parts was the to-go box they packed for us with a little bit of everything. Everyone is still raving about our food and I will continue to recommend Rocky Top to all of my future couples!

cky Top and Vicki, who immediately got it and designed a perfect menu that reflected our desire for a casual vibe, but upscale presentation, through stations of Southern classics and enough carbs to soak up the open bar. We even were able to get oysters on the half shell for our cocktail hour in our budget, which I thought would never happen! Our guests raved about the food and I know no one went home hungry, plus everything was beautifully displayed. There were times throughout the process where it was difficult to get a response to questions and we would have appreciated reminders about payment dates and amounts, but ultimately, the final product was absolutely worth it and we are so glad we went with Rocky Top for our day!