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Artichoke and Company

Artichoke and Company

Bonita Springs, FL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 174 Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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    Kendra P. Sent on 01/07/2024
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    My Perfect Wedding at Shangri-La Springs

    My wedding 11/10/23 was beyond perfect thanks to Riley and the entire Artichoke team. Not only was customizing the menu a breeze, the day of went so smoothly and my guests thought the food was delicious. They coordinated with my other vendors so nicely and communication every step of the way was on point. Would highly recommend for amazing food and professional service. I also rented most of my decor through them. Ask for Riley to be your coordinator and you won’t be disappointed! She really understood my vision and is super sweet. Thanks again Artichoke!
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    Gabriella Z. Sent on 04/25/2023
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    4-15-23 wedding

    I would absolutely recommend Dara and the entire team at Artichoke Catering! When our first venue was no longer available after the hurricane, Dara was able to secure a new venue right away! The food was delicious, everything was on time and according to plan, every detail setting up the venue was taken care of. Dara was very easy to contact and always responsive during the planning process, I didn't have to worry about anything.
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    Sheila M. Sent on 02/27/2023
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    Sheila Morales

    Artichoke and company did a great job catering my daughters wedding. Many guests have Celiac Disease so it was very important that the food was gluten free and they really took it serious. Several other guests were vegan, vegetarian or dairy free and the food accommodated all those dietary needs and was delicious! Dara was so nice to work with.

    Artichoke and Company's reply:

    Thank you so much!! We are so happy you enjoyed the food. It was such a pleasure to work with you :)
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    Karen-Charlotte S. Sent on 02/16/2023
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    Top Notch Food and Service

    Artichoke has the BEST food and service ever!
    Dara and her team are top notch. She has tons of experience and knows how to do things right. Our guests left the wedding and the other wedding event we hosted that weekend raving about the food and service. Dara and team were able to improvise as necessary in the background to make things flow seamlessly. Highly recommend. You can't go wrong with Artichoke.

    We used Artichoke for three events over the wedding weekend – rehearsal assistance, wedding and a Super Bowl party the next day.
    o Sally was on top of everything at the rehearsal dinner. She made her way around an unfamiliar kitchen and got the job done. We used her for help setting up, cleaning and attending to guests. She poured wine, packed up our leftovers, cleaned up all the plates, set up the bar. I couldn’t have done it without her. She saved me a lot of time and work. Very professional, super nice and helpful. She made my job as host very easy.
    o Debbie helped us with the Super Bowl party. She is nice, so versatile and helpful. She is so professional. She came early to set up our table with a great spread of delicious food. Walked around with some apps, in her down time, even heated up the kids meals from our freezer, poured wine for guests, anything I asked. She cleaned up at the end and put our leftovers away. I will be requesting her for our future parties for sure.

    Artichoke and Company's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words Karen! It was such a pleasure being a part of all 3 of your weekend events, thank you for choosing Artichoke and Company.
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    Sara M. Sent on 04/24/2023
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    Best Caterer!!!

    We hired Artichoke & Company as our wedding caterer, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome! Dara and her team were so helpful and pleasant to work with, not only with food selection but also all our rentals and day of coordination. Between the appetizers, main course, and cake everything was a home run and all our guests raved about how good the food was! Thank you for making our special day Best caterer around, we highly recommend hiring Artichoke for your next event, no matter how big or small, they can do it all!!!
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    Kristin Q. Sent on 12/13/2022
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    Went above and beyond!

    Riley Gorman is the best!! She has a wealth of knowledge in the wedding business. I chose artichoke catering for our wedding because of her! You must hire her as your day of coordinator, in addition to the catering services. She went above and beyond for us at every stage. Her communication is best in class and I had full trust in her that everything on our wedding day would run smoothly. She’s patient, flexible, organized, has a creative mind set and doesn’t put any pressure on you at any point to make a decision. I highly recommend Riley and Artichoke!

    Artichoke and Company's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy we could be a part of your special day! We agree, Riley is the best! :) Thank you for choosing Artichoke and Company!
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    Denise K. Sent on 07/17/2022
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    Even though we had to change venues and we’re not able to use Artichoke && Co, Kendra was very professional and helpful.

    Very professional and helpful.
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    Carol P. Sent on 05/10/2022
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    Artichoke and Company

    Working with Dara and her team at Artichoke and company for my wedding reception was fabulous! She helped with making the menu when I told her what we were thinking and she was a great resource for good vendors in the area since I was planning a destination wedding and did not live in the area. The food was incredible and the staff was friendly and willing to help out with whatever we needed. 10/10 recommend working with them, can’t say enough good things about them.
    Ps. The grilled peach salad and bourbon baked beans were to die for!
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    Angelica Sent on 06/27/2022
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    Angie & Danny 04.2022

    DARA and her team are AMAZING! Planning a wedding is stressful, that is not a secret, but finding the right vendors definitely help. We booked Dara right after we had our tasting. Every single dish that her chef created for us were so delicious. From day 1, Dara was always available even to answer my silly questions. Like I said, hiring the right vendor helps wedding planning go smoothly. I feel so blessed to have had Dara by my side. My then fiance and I knew we were taken care of. The day of the wedding came and all of my guests were in shock when they saw their plates. They were all beautifully plated and absolutely delicious. To this day, every time we talk to our family and friends, they cannot stop talking about dinner! I myself still dream about my plate :) Dara also put together a specialty drink for our guests to enjoy. We have an English bulldog who was not able to attend so we created a specialty English cocktail and our guests enjoyed it so much. To all the brides out there, look no further than booking Dara and her team, trust me when I say she will take care of you and she will make your vision come to life! Thank you, Dara and the rest of the Artichoke team for helping make our day extra special!

    Artichoke and Company's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We are SO happy you enjoyed your special day and we are grateful you chose us to be a part of it! :)
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    Jenny S. Sent on 05/25/2022
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    Wedding Process Done Easy!

    I can not express this enough my experience with Artichoke and Company truly exceeded my expectations! As a recent bride I was stressed and did not know where to begin. Every staff member (Kendra, Brenden, and Elle) helped along the way ALL took every step to make sure every detail was exactly as I envisioned. The quality of food they provided was exceptional. They work with you to figure out your ideal wedding menu and they even created custom dinner menu cards for the special day! This is a one stop shop for all your wedding needs: décor, food, and day of coordinator! I will always recommend Artichoke and Company and continue to choose this company for any future event!!
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    Riley G. Sent on 08/25/2020
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    Excellent Services

    Artichoke and Company went over and beyond to make my day special and memorable. From food, rentals, décor and wedding planning they helped me every step of the way!
    HIGHLY recommend
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    James P. Sent on 02/18/2021
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    Excellent personalized service and planning

    Dara was an absolute delight to cater and help plan our daughter's recent wedding. We had a rehearsal dinner at their special events space. Food, service, and ambience were all top rate. Guests at the wedding raved about the food. The setup was flawless, and everything was done as promised. We could not have been happier with the service, and all the little and big things that made it a memorable event. Staff were all courteous, attentive, and helpful. Would recommend Artichoke as a fabulous catering firm.
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    Terri H. Sent on 02/06/2020
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    So helpful and professional

    Very helpful with everything. Always responded back to any and all questions and they were so much help for both the rehearsal and on the wedding day! It was a beautiful wedding and wouldn't have gone as smoothly as it did without Dara Gorman and her team!
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    Maura Q. Sent on 12/26/2021
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    Fabulous Artichoke and Co.

    Our experience with Artichoke and Company far exceeded our expectations. My daughter and I worked with Dara for menu selection as well as very detailed wedding planning and the final timeline. They have a tremendous selection of rentals which facilitated turning our daughter’s wedding into a magical evening on the beach. Dara is organized, detail oriented, energetic and committed to her clients. The entire staff was fabulous on wedding day. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. We give them a 10/10!
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    Sarah T. Sent on 12/18/2021
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    Everything was amazing!

    Artichoke & Company nailed it! Our guests raved about the food, service was top notch, Dara made sure every detail was perfect, my wife and I didn’t have to worry about anything and we were able to enjoy every minute of our special day!
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    Jackie A. Sent on 11/27/2021
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    Artichoke handles it all and is the best!

    We worked with Dara at Artichoke and she is amazing. She made us feel at ease from day 1 that she’d got everything covered - clearly a pro! Rolling all our rentals thru artichoke and hiring her as our day of coordinator was a total lifesaver as Dara really just handled everything allowing us to enjoy more and not have to deal with anything day of. Our wedding was on the great lawn at the Everglades Wonder Gardens which takes some imagination and the magic touch of Dara and team since you start with a blank canvas, but it came out exactly as I had dreamed and was a magically evening. She thought of every little detail, got all the other vendors coordinated, and was super easy to work with. And also the food was great! We had a blast getting to select our favorite things (like chicken and waffle bites) from their large selection. The menu was exactly what we wanted and delicious! Thank you Dara and team Artichoke!
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    Amber S. Sent on 10/14/2021
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    Amazing Company!

    Dara is incredible. Food is always fabulous, Chef Richard did an amazing job. Love this company!
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    Rachael S. Sent on 10/21/2021
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    Stress Free Planning, Great Food, Perfect Day.

    We just got married at Shangri-La Springs and used Artichoke & Co. for catering, decor, and planning/coordination. I can’t thank Dara and her team enough for bringing my perfect wedding vision to life. She was always available when I had a question or wanted to meet and made everything so easy. If there was something I wanted, she made it happen. Her attention to detail and wonderful team made the planning process stress free. We have not stopped receiving compliments about how beautiful our day was and how awesome the food was. While I got ready with my bridesmaids and the moms, Dara set up lunch and mimosas for us. We also had a great brunch the day after our wedding at Artichoke & Co. It was a nice place to catch up with guests before they left and the food and entertainment were fantastic. I highly highly recommend Dara and her team if you’re planning a wedding or other event.
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    Brittani B. Sent on 10/06/2021
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    Makes your dreams come true

    Dara and her company did an amazing job turning my wedding into the most perfect day! Not only did Dara step in without hesitation to help my mom with anything she needed but she also made sure everything went according to plan with ease.

    I did not have to worry at all which every bride knows can be very hard. She made sure everything was set out and in place and even went above and beyond and added a few items to elevate the vibe. She is a 10 out of 10!

    Not to mention the food was beyond amazing! Artichoke was very reasonable and easy to work with .One thing they don't skimp out on is the quality of their food. Hats go off to the chef! My guest raved about the food even days after.

    The staff was on top of everything! They made sure that we had food and drinks waiting for us ! The bartenders were a hit! They made everyone feel like family! My guest loved them!

    Overall we can't thank Dara and her company for giving us the best night possible! I highly recommend their catering and Dara's expertise to every bride who is looking. You will not be disappointed.

    Thank you for a wonderful night!
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    Judy C. Sent on 10/01/2021
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    Delicious food and courteous staff

    We used them for our farewell brunch after our wedding and it was delicious. All the guests raved about the food. And when they left, you couldn't even tell we used the kitchen it was so clean. We will use them again!
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    Yaimara C. Sent on 12/20/2022
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    We Love Artichoke Company

    We love Artichoke and their staff , if you are looking into hiring them, look no further. Their food is so so delicious and have the best presentation.Their service is excellent and is always so nice to work with everyone, with every lead server , server ,chef ,bartender and office staff.
    They will be there always willing to make your event the best ever and I appreciate them for that.I look forward to working with them in the future and always recommend them to our couples and so I will recommend them to you.



    Artichoke and Company's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so glad you loved the food, thank you for choosing Artichoke and Company! :)
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    Paula W. Sent on 11/20/2020
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    Simply the best !

    Artichoke and Company did both our son's rehearsal dinner (at their venue) and wedding (At Shangri-La). I cannot say enough about them. They pay attention to every detail and idea you have. The food was absolutely delicious !! They are a full service caterer and can help you find DJ, Photographer, Florist and more. They truly love what they do, and do to the best of their ability. That's what you want in a caterer. Someone that takes the reins and makes your day extra special. Stress free ! Highly recommend them for any function.
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    Incredible

    We hired Artichoke to cater our wedding and Dara was an incredible planner for us. The food was incredible and had a diverse slate of options for us to choose from. Dara handled everything from planning, rehearsal, setting up, taking care of any wedding day issues, and providing for all of our needs professionally and efficiently. Our guests loved the food, display, and pretty much anything Dara touched. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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    Nick B. Sent on 01/27/2021
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    Artichoke and Company is best-in-class

    I just had my wedding on the 23rd of January, 2021. Early on in our stages of planning our big day, we had issues with a handful of other vendors as the coronavirus started to impact events around the world.
    Dara from Artichoke stuck with us through it all and was helpful every step of the way. She helped us put together a new list of vendors, find a venue, and made the event everything we dreamed it would be. The food that Artichoke catered for the rehearsal and reception was fantastic. Their serving staff was kind, patient, and attentive. Artichoke's in-house reception venue was gorgeous.

    Artichoke and Company is the only catering company I will use from here on out.
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    Chelsea B. Sent on 12/21/2020
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    Beyond Amazing

    Artichoke and Company is by far the best when it comes to catering, rentals, and customer service. I worked with Dara (owner) and she made sure everything was how I wanted. We went over every detail, pricing, options, etc. Dara made my dream day come true. The wedding guests also said the food was the best “wedding food” they have ever had. Probably because it tasted nothing like normal wedding food! It was delicious. We also hosted our rehearsal dinner at the restaurant and again, such a great experience. Friendly staff and amazing food! I’m so happy I chose artichoke and company for my wedding!
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