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Tasteful Gatherings

Tasteful Gatherings

Cleveland, TN
4.9 out of 5 rating, 32 Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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    Sam B. Sent on 02/04/2024
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    Incredible food!

    Dee and her team were so great to work with! Not only was our food delicious, they went out of their way to make sure a loved one with a severe food allergy was able to enjoy their own delicious food safely. The mushroom ravioli was everyone's favorite!

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you Sam! It was our pleasure to be a part of your special day. We are over the moon that you are happy with our food and service. Thank you so much for choosing us and we wish you a lifetime of happiness! Dee and the TG team.
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    Harlyn C. Sent on 02/11/2022
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    Phenomenal and Truly the Best of the Best

    I cannot say enough amazing things about the Tasteful Gatherings team. I hired Tasteful Gatherings to cater my wedding in Knoxville TN. They were MORE affordable by a long shot even with the travel fee since they were a little farther away. Beyond the awesome price point, the entire staff is so amazing to work with. From beginning to end they all worked hard to make our wedding day perfect. When discussing the menu, they were quick to adapt to exactly what I wanted (simple, good, southern food). Dee and Kim made planning SO easy and answered all of my hairbrained questions. While all of this is enough to warrant a recommendation on their behalf, what sets this team above all others is how they handled my wedding day:

    #1: I had a quick swap from ceremony to reception because the two events were in the same room. They came in, set up, and got ready to go THEN helped my family set up for the reception.
    #2: When my bartenders were a little late and my coordinator was getting worried, Dee reassured her that she would handle it and CALL IN REINFORCEMENTS to bartend if necessary.
    #3: ALL the Tasteful Gatherings team members present at my wedding were friendly, helpful, and hardworking.

    Again, I cannot sing their praises enough. If you need an event catered... CALL THEM!

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you Harlyn! We are so grateful for the opportunity to help your wedding day be all that you hoped for. You were a pleasure to work with and if I can ever be of assistance please don't hesitate to reach out!
    Dee Johnston
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    Stephanie E. Sent on 03/09/2022
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    Incredible food and customer service!

    We were really struggling to find a caterer that would work within our budget, and my MOH used Tasteful Gatherings for her own wedding a few years earlier. Everyone had compliments on the food, and Dee was so great to work with! We added a popcorn and hot chocolate station later, and she had great suggestions while keeping our budget in mind. We were so glad that we used them and would recommend them to anyone!

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you so very much for your kind words. We loved working with you and we are thrilled that you were happy with our service! Thank you and we wish you the very best!
    Dee
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  • Sabrina
    Sabrina Sent on 11/08/2021
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    Everyone loved our dinner!

    So great to work with! Everyone loved our dinner, especially the green beans and the crab stuffed mushrooms!

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you Sabrina! We appreciate your great review and hope that your day was all that you hoped for!
    We wish you the very best!
    Dee
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    Jessica M. Sent on 09/13/2021
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    Above and Beyond!

    Planning a wedding is not an easy task especially when planning from out of state. We spoke with over 6 catering companies but after speaking with Kim and Dee, we knew right away that Tasteful Gatherings would go above and beyond to make our day special. They listened to every detail and Dee even organized a tasting for 7 members of my family and had our baker present for cake tasting as well. We had a large variety of guests including about 30 children, 25 vegetarian guests with a total of 250 guests. Our passed appetizers, charcuterie table and meal were a highlight. But most importantly, the guests that attended verbalized to my husband and I of how kind all the serving staff was throughout the night. I would 100% recommend Dee and her Tasteful Gatherings team for any catering needs. Thank you for being a part of our day!

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart! It was a wonderful night and we loved working with all of you! We wish you the very best and we are here if you ever need us in the future!
    Dee and the Tasteful Gatherings Team
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    Colby H. Sent on 07/14/2021
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    They cranked it to 11

    Dee was amazing. Catered the wedding as well as the rehearsal dinner. Her staff and company were awesome and people are still asking me about the chicken casserole. Seriously wanna have a cook off! Her food was amazing and her service was the epitome of southern hospitality.

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We loved working with you all and I can't thank you enough for trusting us with your wedding!
    We wish you the very best!

    Dee
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    Talitha R. Sent on 05/29/2019
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    Phenomenal Taco Bar

    Absolutely amazing. We had them cater a wedding of close to 150. There was plenty of food and it was amazing. They got it 110% right. They were helpful and even saved us during the cake cutting. :)

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you, Talitha! We appreciate your confidence in us as your caterer! We wish you all the best in this wonderful time of your life!
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    Julia S. Sent on 01/02/2021
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    Caterer Tasteful Gatherings

    Tasteful Gatherings was great to work with as due to the Covid-19 virus the April 2020 wedding was changed to December 2020. This made the whole menu change from family style dinner to plated and the coctail hour from buffet to passed. Also at the last month they were able to plan and execute a reception rather than a rehersal dinner. By the way, all the food was delicious and the service was excellent. Highly recommend this company as very accomadating.

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words. It was our pleasure to assist during such a challenging time in our world. I pray health and happiness for your family and if we can ever help again please just let us know. Happy New Year and God Bless! Dee Johnston
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    Ann E. Sent on 07/07/2020
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    Delicious Food-Epitome of Professional Service

    Dee and the Tasteful Gatherings staff made our daughter's large wedding at our family farm a culinary delight! Since the wedding we have received so many compliments on our caterer. Friends and family members asked for the recipe to the strawberry soup and others (accomplished BBQ'ers) said her brisket was the best they ever tasted. All the food was presented beautifully and the taste was like a dinner party in the home of the best cook you know. They pulled off this large event after a rainstorm caused the serving and prep area to become a muddy mess. Never once did that unpleasantness cause any of the servers to complain. Quite the contrary, they actually seemed to be having as much fun as the guests. The catering was one of the largest expenses of the wedding. We believe we received tremendous value for our investment. Dee's professionalism from our first conversation never wavered. She did everything as promised and over-delivered on many things. If you are seeking a professional caterer with a very personal touch choose Tasteful Gatherings.
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    Lyndy H. Sent on 10/22/2019
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    Clementson Wedding

    Dee and her team were an absolutely joy to work with. Despite my wedding being during peak season, she made time to meet with me several times and iron out just exactly what I was wanting. When it came to the day of, everyone arrived on time and set up very efficiently. The bartender was very friendly and made sure to have drinks ready for both my husband and me whenever we approached. The attention to detail was just perfect. The food was out of this world. I received many compliments on how everything tasted. The food was warm and let me just tell you, I've never seen my husband eat so fast. Pro tip: get the white Alabama sauce!

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you Lyndy! We had a great time at your wedding! You and your guests were so very kind and made it easy for us to do our job.
    We wish you the very best!

    Dee Johnston
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    Madison L. Sent on 10/16/2019
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    Delicious- Good company

    My husband and I sure were the bride and groom who sat down and actually made time to eat we were STARVING after a busy day. Food was amazing. Dee is amazing. Created a dinner for our family that was perfect. Great service great food I would recommend them any time. Easy to contact, easy to set up a tasting, easy payment. My only advice- make sure you have a good count of who is coming. We had so many people not show up last second we paid a good $2,000 extra for no-shows.

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you, for the wonderful review. I loved working with you! You were such a beautiful bride inside and out!
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    Fares M. Sent on 11/29/2019
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    Exceptional Service and Quality

    Working with Dee and her team was amazing. As a wedding coordinator Tasteful Gathering was everything you can imagine in meeting the needs that you have. We had some last minute changes in our wedding plans, which forced us to secure a caterer within 10 days. Dee and her team took the challenge and delivered. They had a variety of menu options, their menus are vegan and vegetarian friendly. The food was great, and we had plenty of food. They added creativity into their display and were able to help on the spot to add to the cake table decoration. Melissa their on site coordinator was amazing and went above and beyond. Not only did they help keep the food replenish, they also managed the kitchen, and even helped with decoration. Once they arrived to the location my stress level as a coordinator went down, because they knew their stuff, and they came prepared. This was the first time working with them, but if I ever had to do a wedding in that area of Tennessee again, they would be my number one choice. Service was 125%

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you, Fares! It was our pleasure working with you! If you ever need us again, please don't hesitate to reach out!

    Warm regards,
    Dee Johnston
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    Wood O. Sent on 07/11/2022
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    Fantastic to work with

    We just met the crew of Tasteful Gatherings at a wedding this past Saturday, that we were jointly serving. All of their crew were easy to work with, and professional. We seamlessly merged our service efforts, and excelled at meeting the needs our of mutual client. We look forward to working with them again, and will certainly refer new clients to them.

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you so much for the beautiful review! We loved working with you and your team. We can't wait to work with you all again!
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    Lindsay Sent on 04/03/2019
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    Amazing Wedding Food

    Dee and the team at Tasteful Gatherings are absolutely amazing and they helped make our wedding everything we could've dreamed! Dee was so quick and responsive and came up with a menu to meet our custom needs within an hour of emailing her. We hired her the same day because she was so organized and professional! When we went to our tasting, our food was incredible and we had an amazing experience the day of our wedding. Our servers were wonderful and made sure we were taken care of all night long. Our servers also cut our cake and made sure we had everything we needed for our coffee bar. It was all and all an amazing night and we definitely recommend Tasteful Gatherings for any event!
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    Patrick J. Sent on 01/08/2019
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    Dee is the best!

    Working with Dee was fantastic. We had a few hiccups here and there but they were super accommodating and ensured that the reception flowed beautifully.

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you, so much for the five star review! It was so much fun to work with you and to see your beautiful family celebrate your wedding! We wish you the very best!
    Dee Johnston
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    Samantha Sent on 12/04/2018
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    Our Wonderful Dinner!

    Tasteful Gatherings provided a WONDERFUL buffet style dinner at our wedding! Everything was so easily planned with Dee! They supplied everything from the food, to drinks, servers, and bartenders. I even requested a hot chocolate bar and she nailed it! The service was wonderful and EVERYONE bragged on how great everything tasted!
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    Jessica Sent on 10/29/2018
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    Great food, great service

    The Tasteful Gatherings team did a great job. Everyone loved the food and presentation. They worked with my budget without compromising quality. They also did a great job working with dietary restriction and allergies. On wedding day, they made sure that my husband and I got to actually sit down and enjoy our meal. They brought us each a plate, dessert, and kept our drinks full--and that wasn't anything that I was expecting. I highly recommend.

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you Jessica! We loved being a part of your wedding! Your guests were so kind to us and that makes it easy to give great service! I’m so glad you liked the food and service! All the best! Dee
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    Jessica Sent on 05/22/2018
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    Dee and her staff were very professional and provided a wonderful meal for my wedding. Our guests had wonderful things to say about their presentation of food and their professional and very friendly staff. They were able to keep the food plentiful and the space tidy. They were a wonderful bunch to work with.

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you, for the great review! It was our pleasure and we truly enjoyed working to make your wedding all that you had hoped for. We wish you and your family all the best!
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    Laura Sent on 11/15/2017
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    We came all the way from Florida to get married in Tennessee. Dee was great wirh communicating with us and made the whole process easy.. not to mention every guest raved about how great the food was! Thank you again for feeding my guest on our big day!!!

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Laura, thank you! It was our pleasure to be a part of your celebration! You were so much fun to work with! It gives me great joy to make a plan with my clients and then watch it unfold. Thank you, for the opportunity! We wish you the best! Dee and the Tasteful Gatherings Team
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    Chris Sent on 11/11/2017
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    Really enjoyed the whole experience with this vendor. They let us taste test what we wanted to serve, that really helped us decide to use them, the food tasted great. The presentation was awesome, food tasted great, lots of positive comments from guests. They helped with bar tender, they helped serve cake, they boxed up extra food and cake, they made a separate container of food for bride and groom to take. Dee was great to work with and answered all of our questions.

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you, Chris! It was a pleasure working with you and we wish you many, many years of health and happiness! Dee and the Team!
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    Brenda Sent on 06/15/2017
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    These ladies helped my daughters wedding vision become a reality. It was more than just action stations, it was a presentation. Very classy and original to our event. I will definitely use them very every party ( Christmas, graduation..etc) we ever have. Such a joy to work with. The quality of our food was outstanding. Everyone said the best food ever!
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    Dianna Sent on 05/31/2017
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    Really good company to work with.
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    Hillary Sent on 06/06/2017
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    Our guests commented that this was the best wedding food they'd had! The caterer was super helpful every step of the way. My only (small) complaint is that we should have been more specific regarding the cocktail hour - several guests felt the appetizers were taken away too quickly... They loved them and wanted more! Also we should have requested some water be left after the caterers packed up. Our guests were dancing the night away without any hydration. I consider this our failure in requesting this ahead of time.
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    Renate Sent on 06/04/2017
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    Tasteful Gatherings was wonderful, my guest all enjoyed the food. Serving went smoothly. They helped make my daughter's wedding the best ever. They definitely deserve all 5 stars.
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    Margaret Sent on 12/29/2020
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    Great food and better service

    Dee and the entire team at Tasteful Gatherings are simply the best. Planning a wedding from out of town- for your sister no less- is not an easy feat and Dee made it wonderful. She worked with me to help set a menu that fit the season, allergies, and the unique feel the bride and groom wanted. When COVID forced the April wedding to move to December, she helped to revamp the entire menu to our family favorites, including using our recipes. All of our guests raved about the food. In addition to tasting amazing, the service was impeccable. When the dance floor was a little sparse, some of her staff even got out to help get the party started!

    I also used Tasteful Gatherings to cater a welcome reception/ rehearsal dinner and again, had a wonderful experience. I gave Dee and Kim a vague idea of what I wanted, and they created a menu that tasted amazing. It was dropped off promptly and set up in a very attractive manner. I cannot recommend Tasteful Gatherings enough for any catering needs.

    Tasteful Gatherings's reply:

    Thank you so much for trusting us with Virginia's wedding! We worked together for so long that I feel that you all are part of the Tasteful Gatherings family! We wish all of you the best and pray for a long and healthy life for you and your entire family.
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