Zest Atlanta Catering

n to boot. She quickly had an estimate to us based on our needs and suggested things we had not considered. Our food tasting was fantastic and she made some good suggestions to pivot on a couple of food items. The team that served the day of the wedding were amazing - from servers to bartenders every single person was pleasant and accommodating. Finally the food - every single item was delicious and we still have guests reaching out saying how amazing the food was. The beef tenderloin and the cajun turkey were spectacular and I just don't have words for the scallop potatos. The passed apps came out hot and beautifully presented. I will be using Zest in the future for other events. Don't hesitate - hire them for your wedding!!!

to pivot and think quickly and DELIVER from the start. For our tasting, I unexpected got COVID, so they were able to pack everything up for us to take home and taste test there. It was so fun trying to choose between all the delicious options, but they made it easy by being super flexible with so many last minute questions and changes. We also had custom drinks, mine being a bubble tea drink, and the bartenders were so easy to work with in adjusting for that as well. Everyone was so professional, and ran with all our little last minute details day of with ease. and of course, most importantly, all of our food was delicious!!

ond for me and made all my crazy ideas come to life! She was SO SO helpful and was always willing to answer my many questions! Highly highly recommend using zest!

d, she made it happen! They are a family owned business & treat you like family. On top of this, the food is amazing. We had multiple guests tell us that the food was the best they’ve had at a wedding. I would recommend them to anyone looking for catering for an event, big or small.

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ceived many compliments on the quality of the food since our wedding day. Hannah and Garrett were excellent about replying to all of my questions in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Zest to anyone hosting a catered event!

e had never worked with a caterer before and they were so amazing at helping us pick out what we wanted to match our vision, and they even made us a stunning wedding cake! All of the food tasted amazing. Plus, our charcuterie table and bar setup blended in perfectly with all of our wedding decor. Garrett knew exactly what our vision was and honestly the charcuterie table decor he curated was one of the biggest showstoppers at our wedding! They are the best! All photos are by: Breana Lynn Photography @breanalynnphotography

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was creative, patient, professional, and on top of all things catering. From the passed appetizers (the bacon wrapped dates were to die for) to the main course (don’t snooze on the bourbon glazed salmon), Zest just blew us away. They provided their own staff of bartenders and servers who were friendly and professional, and Garrett was on site the whole time to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Wedding planning can be so stressful and having a team like Zest made the catering aspect feel so manageable. I truly cannot recommend them enough. Thanks for everything!

ommodate their dietary needs with a menu that satisfied everyone. Pro Tip: Go with the glazed salmon!!

amlined the entire process for us. Our guests could not stop talking about how wonderful the food was, and the late night taco & churro bar was a huge hit. While I was too nervous to eat much during the wedding, we were pleasantly surprised to find a packed bag from Zest of leftover food in our getaway car. The team truly went above and beyond. I couldn’t not thank Dana enough for everything he did to make our day absolute perfection! Just looking at the photos below is making my mouth water again. Whatever you do, don’t hesitate to book this vendor!

the menu (...twice), differing food opinions between parents and the couple --- you name it, we had it. And through it all, Hannah was an absolute rock. She adjusted and readjusted, made an absolutely perfect menu, and, the night of (and beyond!), everyone was absolutely raving about the food. (Get the grits; seriously. You won't regret it.) She provided an additional appetizer because she knew it was my husband's favorite, she created our own specialty drink at the last minute, she modeled a menu based on our favorite restaurant, and so much more. She went above and beyond with everything, and the end product was absolute perfection. And, a final note: I'm not a bride who loved planning -- I found it incredibly stressful and difficult. Hannah provided so much more than food; she was a calming, collected presence who I'm personally so glad could be a part of our wedding day. My husband and I will sing Zest's (and Hannah's!) praises from the rooftops!

out to say hi prior to the wedding starting which I thought was so sweet. Additionally, the rest of the staff was great too! If you’re looking for a caterer with a variety of yummy food options, Zest is your place.

touch was the popcorn machine - I was thrilled to find out that Zest could provide their own. We loved the extra touch of sending us home with a bag of leftovers. My one lament is that we missed out on in-person planning and tasting with Zest thanks to the pandemic. We ended up having to do a take-home tasting, which was quite well done. All of our food was packaged up neatly and included instructions for heating up and preparing. Even though we couldn't do the tasting in person, Zest made the experience special and easy for us. Thanks to the entire Zest team!

tered my birthday, backyard wedding, big celebration in April and brunch the next day! We will continue to use Zest for every big celebration we have because they were truly a joy to work with!! The food is amazing (of course) and Hannah even came up with the name of our punch! They truly care so much about their couples and I would highly recommend them to anyone!

ur guests agreed. Garrett was such a pleasure to work with, even with several revisions to our plans (guests counts, buffet vs plated, glassware, etc.); he never missed a beat and we felt total confidence in the Zest team. I would not hesitate to recommend Zest for your next event or upcoming wedding, they really knocked it out of the park. And they even sent us home with a goodie bag of take home food.

en paninis and edamame pot stickers after the wedding), but the level of customer service they demonstrated was above and beyond. We both agreed that Elizabeth was the best communicator out of all our vendors (and all our vendors were amazing!). She was quick to respond (sometimes within seconds) and always helpful (offering to assist with items that weren’t included in our contract). The Zest team even agreed to make and serve a family pie recipe as a surprise for my fiancé’s grandmother. They nailed it and helped to make our entire weekend so special. Thank you, Elizabeth, Hannah, and team!

as not the case. I felt like I could email her any time I had a question and she would get back to me so quickly. Payment was also a breeze and they were very transparent and detailed. Her and Dana ran the show at my reception and even when people decided to switch seats and get out of order, everyone was served pretty quickly. The food was great and I was full. I didn’t see lines at our bars and everyone was up dancing so the bartenders must have done their job well! We had many compliments on how great our appetizers were! Best of all, when we got to our hotel our chauffeur handed us a bag and we didn’t know what it was but to our surprise it was food! Appetizers and a meal for each of us! And it was all still so good! These people were so easy to work with and accommodating I can’t recommend them enough. But good luck picking your food...they have so many GREAT choices! You cannot go wrong hiring Zest.

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me - had appetizers and cocktails set aside for us so we could have a break before the reception, set out dinner for us while we were chatting with guests, and generally made sure we were taken care of while running around during the reception. Thank you to Elizabeth and Hannah for everything!

ce was exceptional. I highly recommend Zest catering and look forward to using them in the future.

hoose from and the tasting was phenomenal. I especially appreciated their flexibility when it came down to my indecisiveness. The week of our wedding I ended up changing the menu last minute. They were super cool about it and I must say, FRIED CHICKEN is the way to go!

Zest for your event, I encourage you to go in for a tasting. You will quickly see how professional they are in their work and how amazing their food tastes. I could go on and on about this company. They dress professional and even coordinate with your wedding colors. They happily accommodate any food allergies and preferences and go the extra mile to give you 1st class service. Elizabeth and her team were the reason I had no stress on the day of my wedding. They ensured that my guests would have a wonderful experience and they kept their promise. A lot my guests came up to me telling me how amazing the food was and how everything looked so nice. Thank you Elizabeth and Hannah for making my wedding an amazing experience!

right to the end of the reception, Zest was there to address all my concerns and worked with my other vendors seamlessly. I highly recommend Zest for your catering needs. You won’t be disappointed!

od time with our guests. My guests could not stop talking about the amazing service by them. They went above and beyond and I am forever grateful. If I could go back and choose a vendor again I’d choose them a million times. They’re awesome!!

time we communicated about a menu and organizing the big day - it made me feel totally taken care of and incredibly excited for the food! And OMG THE FOOD. It was DELICIOUS and even better than I could have imagined. Not only was it beautifully set up, but friends and family are still raving about how amazing it was. I have some still in my freezer and I’m literally rationing it out because I’m not ready for it to be gone! Aside from the amazing catering, Garret and his staff were literally sweeping water out from under the outdoor tent and bar during the tropical storm that graced our big day with its presence. If that isn’t commitment and service to the millionth degree to ensure clients are well taken care of, I don’t know what is. Garret also made plates for Robbie and I so we were actually able to eat, and set them up with candles in a private area to enjoy with each other during all the excitement. It was such a wonderful bit of calm during the hustle and bustle and I will remember it forever. Zest is incredible, bottom line. It would be regretful to not hire them!! Thank you forever for everything!

including a cocktail hour following the ceremony. I held a plated dinner for a guest count of 175. Hannah made it possible to seat and feed my guest in a timely manner and tight space for my guest count. Her staff is very professional as well and were all attentive to my guest. The food and service are exceptional!

o work with throughout the process. Honestly, you should book Zest first and then just find a venue that's available the same date as them. They are that good!

nday dinner tradition of fried chicken, sweet potato souffle, baked mac n' cheese, collards, etc. Literally, EVERYONE raved about how AMAZING our food was -- even the toughest of critics! We are eternally grateful to Zest Atlanta for helping us create such wonderful memories of our wedding.

xperience is what makes you feel comfortable! We only did two food tastings and we visited Hannah first, and my whole family looked at me and said "Do we even have to go to the other place?" We had three very different food stations at our wedding and they were all great! She understood our vision and theme from the beginning. Everyone loved the food and loved that we had traditional and fun food to choose from!

g!! Would definitely recommend Zest to future brides.

lso by my wedding planner. We had our wedding at the Biltmore Ballrooms and boy oh boy, Zest knows how to cater for every occasion no matter how fancy you want it! How I decided on Zest: I scheduled 2 tastings (one was a company that my venue recommended and the other one was Zest). Both of their prices seemed comparable. Zest won us over with their incredible food, beautiful decor, and genuine ability to care for our needs and to (no pun intended) cater to us, the bride and groom. Once selected, emails were seamless and quick, communication was on point. Whenever we added something an invoice was sent over immediately so we could be very clear about our payment. There was no guessing or feeling like you don’t know what you’re paying for with Zest! The day of the wedding was fabulous! They brought their own presence to each station and EXTREMELY professional (and professionally dressed) team. The food was amazing and all our guests loved the different options! Not only did they do the catering but they also cared so much about the experience as a whole that they helped make sure our cake was delivered and set up beautifully! They are a true family team and a family company that will work with you and make you feel like you’re the only couple getting married! I loved working with them and we wouldn’t ask for any other company! They will be recommended to all my friends and family! Thank you so much Hannah and Dana!!! ❤️

lso by my wedding planner. We had our wedding at the Biltmore Ballrooms and boy oh boy, Zest knows how to cater for every occasion no matter how fancy you want it! How I decided on Zest: I scheduled 2 tastings (one was a company that my venue recommended and the other one was Zest). Both of their prices seemed comparable. Zest won us over with their incredible food, beautiful decor, and genuine ability to care for our needs and to (no pun intended) cater to us, the bride and groom. Once selected, emails were seamless and quick, communication was on point. Whenever we added something an invoice was sent over immediately so we could be very clear about our payment. There was no guessing or feeling like you don’t know what you’re paying for with Zest! The day of the wedding was fabulous! They brought their own presence to each station and EXTREMELY professional (and professionally dressed) team. The food was amazing and all our guests loved the different options! Not only did they do the catering but they also cared so much about the experience as a whole that they helped make sure our cake was delivered and set up beautifully! They are a true family team and a family company that will work with you and make you feel like you’re the only couple getting married! I loved working with them and we wouldn’t ask for any other company! They will be recommended to all my friends and family! Thank you so much Hannah and Dana!!! ❤️

y compliments on our food. It was fresh and hot, which I've rarely had at a wedding. The team also did our bartending and event set up and break down. Staff was so friendly and did an amazing job. The day could not have been more perfect! Thank you!

as so eager to accommodate our vision from the very start. We wanted family style Southern food, and she and her team delivered, working so well with our planner and the florist to create an overall tablescape that would work with our mix of round and estate tables! I can't say enough good things about Hannah and her team---they made our day feel so special! We'd highly recommend the shrimp and grits, bacon wrapped blue cheese stuffed dates, and mac n' cheese!

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r group :) but they managed to do it flawlessly and quickly! We planned this wedding from out of state, and it was fantastic how easy it was to work with Zest and craft the menu we dreamed about on our day. We had looked at several vendors, but Zest was the only one that really seemed to WANT to accommodate our special additions (i.e. instead of a wedding cake, having donuts and ice cream). They also made sure my husband and I had enough to eat during the night and afterwards, which we thoroughly appreciated (and needed). If you want the quality and service with great value, Zest is definitely our recommendation!!! On top of everything, our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were held all in the same venue, and at times in the same room! Zest flipped the room and handled the setup of the tables, decor, etc something we NEVER even saw! They worked directly with our linens vendor, so we never even touched the table clothes. We just entered it a gorgeously laid out room. They were efficient and super kind to work with. Thank you again!!

act same as it did at our tasting 3 months later which really impressed me. Dana always made himself available for a phone call or emails. Trust me, you will not regret using Zest for any catering needs. Thank you Zest!! My guests all LOVED the food and the presentation.

verything was delicious. During the reception we had stations set up and there were so many food items to select from. Not only is the food delicious, but the presentation of the food is incredible. Dana kept asking me if he could fix me a plate- he was not only attentive to me but to everyone. His staff hustled the entire time- making sure food was replenished and bussing the tables when people finished their plates. You get so many extras when you hire Zest. Dana is delightful to work with and really eases your mind about the details (I definitely needed that). Our guests raved over the food and thought everything was delicious. I highly recommend Zest for any of your catering needs. A big thank you to Zest Atlanta Catering for providing wonderful food and service for my daughter’s wedding.

the buffet because we were served our dinner)! Organization and communication could be improved a little - I had to repeatedly answer the same questions throughout the planning process. The top tier of cake was not served even though I repeatedly said we were not saving it. It would have served another 15 guests. And were a little disappointed getting to taste only 2 entrees at our tasting for our 2-entree buffet. But other than that, Zest was great the day of, everything went smooth, and everyone loved the food!!

our day PERFECT! It was exactly what we envisioned. The food was amazing! All of my guests raved about it. They have so may options to choose from that they can make any vision come true. You seriously cannot go wrong using Zest for your big day. I will hands down use them again for events I need catered. Thanks again Garrett and the entire Zest team!

rked at our venue many times and made the many details of set-up, serving and clean-up just so easy and seamless. We highly recommend Zest! Their expertise and experience will allow you to relax and just enjoy your event! Thanks Zest!!